Well the title just sums up some meetings doesn't it? He introduces the idea of mining for conflict to bring passion into meetings...

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Product Description

Focuses on a cure for the most painful yet underestimated problem of modern business: bad meetings. This book is suitable for leaders who want to eliminate waste and frustration among their teams, and create environments of engagement and passion.

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Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #10791 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-19
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .88" h x 5.78" w x 8.48" l, .93 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 272 pages

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Review
“…a work of fiction with important messages for management” (Leadership & Organisational Development Journal)

“The author is something of a master of the modern fable….” (Professional Manager, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004)

“…pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary.” (Supply Management, 8 July 2004)

"Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (On Target, September 2007)

“…a work of fiction with important messages for management” (Leadership & Organisational Development Journal)

“The author is something of a master of the modern fable….” (Professional Manager, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004)

“…pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary.” (Supply Management, 8 July 2004)

"Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (On Target, September 2007)

 

Leadership & Organisational Development Journal
"...a work of fiction with important messages for management."""

Review
"Finally, a real solution to an age old problem. Meetings may never be the same."
—Kris Hagerman, executive vice president, Strategic Operations, VERITAS Software Corporation

"Death By Meeting is about much more than meetings; it′s about an entire management philosophy. I read a lot of books on management, and Lencioni′s are among the very best. They form the basis for our approach at Silicon Valley Bank."
—Ken Wilcox, CEO, Silicon Valley Bank

"Lencioni has done it again! Insightful. Practical. Ready–to–implement solutions. If you lead people, you can’t afford to miss this book. It’s an absolute must–read."
—Jim Mellado, president, Willow Creek Association

"We′ve put Pat′s theories into practice and they work.  Our meetings are more productive, our communication is clearer, and the team’s commitment to decisions is much greater."
—Curt Nonomaque, president and CEO, VHA Inc.

"Meetings are such a cr itical element of effective organizational communication.  Lencioni has provided a concise, entertaining, and inventive guide to improving meeting structure, participation, and results.  Thumbs up for this insightful tale."
—Sandy Alderson, executive vice president of operations, Major League Baseball