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Steps for designing an effective training meeting Gain buy-in from your colleagues with effective communication and strong ideas Master a four-step process for strategic planning that focuses on specific goals Sustain positive results by successfully following up meetings and implementing decisions Explore how you can use technology to keep meetings engaging and productivity Learn strategies to encourage creative problem solving to make sure your meetings add value to your organization

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Cathy Fyock Jun 16, 2015

I hate bad meetings! Unfortunately, there are too many of them today in which countless hours and dollars are wasted. I love Sharlyn's book in which she outlines the different types of meetings, and offers valuable tips, notes, resources, and action steps for making meetings more productive. She explores practical ideas for planning meetings, executing effective gatherings, and following up after the meeting. This is a practical, actionable book that should be on every leader's bookshelf.

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RMB7 Jun 30, 2015

Sharlyn hit it out of the ballpark! Just about everyone is complaining about too many meetings these days. Most often, people talk about wasted time and unstructured meetings that zap energy and productivity. In this book, she shares practical advice on how to turn those awful meetings into highly productive, results-oriented events. She touched on all aspects of meetings and created a terrific resource for anyone who wants to up their meetings game! Loved the book!

Michael Figliuolo Jun 07, 2015

Meetings are terrible. Very few people are effective at running them. Given the amount of time we spend (or waste) in meetings, getting better at running them is critical.This book is an outstanding resource for doing a better job of running your meetings. It offers a comprehensive look at the various types of meetings you might find yourself in along with practical tips and guidance for making that meeting more effective. It's worth reading simply for the meeting taxonomy alone.This book is now one of my "go to" resources for my coaching efforts as I help executives improve their performance. I'll make sure they pick up a copy if they're struggling with meeting performance (or even if they're doing okay but could do better). If you run or participate in meetings, you'll find this to be a valuable resource. Get it now. Use it immediately.

Renie M Apr 27, 2015

Why do I think this book is dust-resistant? Because it is actionable. It will be regularly taken off the shelf and used. Sharlyn is very talented and this is just the kind of resource you would expect from her. An awesome brainstorming chapter. Tips on incorporating training into meetings - and technology. It is a great "grab what you need" resource. If your meetings are in a rut, this is a great resource for the money.

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