The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done (AGENCY/DISTRIBUTED) - Hardcover

Mike Song; Vicki Halsey; Tim Burress

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1605090077 ISBN 13: 9781605090078

Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2009

Synopsis

Meetings have changed. They're more frequent, virtual, and informal. Yet, most professionals haven't upgraded their meeting skills. It's no wonder that 43% of meeting time is

wasted. Enter The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: Your guide to effective meetings in the information age -- The perfect book for any professional trying to escape the meeting cage. The Hamster Revolution for Meetings is chock-full of practical advice that really works. You'll discover tips that keep your meetings productive, on track, and engaging. Included is a landmark case study that shows how 2,000 Capital One associates cut their meeting time by 13% while improving meeting results by 38%. Professionals waste up to a month a year on meetings costing their companies billions in missed opportunities. The good news? Hope and help are here. The Hamster Revolution is the definitive book for our times.

About this title

Review:

"A gem! This book will take your career to new heights!"
--Ken Blanchard, coauthor of The One Minute Manager(R)
"The best meeting effectiveness tools ever!"
--Richard L. Andersen, Executive Vice President, San Diego Padres

"Chock-full of practical, creative tips for leveraging today's e-calendar and web meeting technology."
--Jan Baldwin, Co-CEO, Nth Generation Computing

"Brilliant, timely, and deceptively simple! "
--Paul Ruane, Director of Learning and Development, Schering-Plough

About the Author:

Mike Song is a gifted productivity speaker and bestselling author. His appearances on CNN, Good Morning America, and CNBC have helped millions of professionals reclaim their lives and get more done.
Vicki Halsey is vice president of applied learning at the Ken Blanchard Companies. She is regarded as one of the pioneers of leadership research in the information management industries and has consulted with the likes of Nike, Oracle, Gap, KPMG, and Wells Fargo.
Tim Burress is president of Cohesive Knowledge Solutions, Inc., and a highly skilled meeting effectiveness speaker and trainer. He is one of the nation's most creative and innovative instructional designers. His clients include Capital One, McDonald's, Mercedes-Benz, and Novartis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 1605090077
• ISBN 13: 9781605090078
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 144