Book: Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable…About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

Patrick Lencioni

What one word is most likely to elicit groans and eye rolls in nearly every organization? You guessed it: meeting. Before work, after work, during work, small groups, large groups, you name it…both the word and the concept have a bad rap.

The reality is, as Lencioni shows us, that meetings are a vital and effective tool in successful organizational communication. Yet most meetings are perceived as a waste of time and energy that could be used to get “real” work done.

The culprit here is not the meeting itself, but the meeting facilitator(s) and a host of antiquated ideas about what should constitute a meeting. Lencioni is clear: “Good meetings provide opportunities to improve execution by accelerating decision making and eliminating the need to revisit issues again and again.” In other words: a time saver, an efficient utilization of energy, and an effective communication tool.

What can you and your team do to make the most of this powerful tool, to make meetings a valuable use of both time and energy? Lencioni presents a wealth of practical strategies and solutions, all presented within the framework of a compelling and highly readable story. Numerous LeadersWay clients have given this title a hearty thumbs up.

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Review written by,

Charlotte Locey