Dealing with Meetings You Can't Stand

<p><strong>The proven process for making the most of every business meeting-from the coauthor of the international bestseller Dealing with People You Can't Stand</strong></p><p>From Dr. Rick Brinkman one of the bestselling masterminds who made <em>Dealing with People You Can't Stand</em> a little less painful-and a lot more productive-comes the much-needed cure for that time-wasting headache-inducing soul-sucking plague known as <em>meetings</em>. This proven step-by-step method addresses the most common problems that derail a meeting: preparation people process and time.</p><p>Dr. Brinkman provides key insights into the human behaviors that lead to unsuccessful meetings along with psychologically-based tactics for addressing them. You will learn how to:</p><p>• get rid of unnecessary meetings<br/>• start and end on time<br/>• develop and execute an effective agenda<br/>• address disruptive and problem behaviors<br/>• balance participation so assertive people don't dominate and passive people say what they really think<br/>• eliminate tangents and maintain focus<br/>• ensure effective follow-up</p><p>This practical and easily implementable process applies to in-person as well as virtual meetings of any size. Filled with helpful checklists and change-making strategies <em>Dealing with Meetings You Can't Stand</em> will turn the most boring conference room into a fast-moving model of efficiency energy and enthusiasm. You need not suffer in a meeting ever again.</p>