How to Run a Meeting

How to Run a Meeting

Author: Antony Jay

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Published: 2009-06-08

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1633691357

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What makes for a great meeting? As a leader, how can you keep discussions on point and productive? In How to Run a Meeting, Antony Jay argues that too many leaders fail to plan adequately for meetings. In this bestselling article, he defines the characteristics that contribute to success, from keeping formal minutes to acknowledging junior staff first. These guidelines will help you get demonstrably better results from every meeting you run. Since 1922, Harvard Business Review has been a leading source of breakthrough ideas in management practice. The Harvard Business Review Classics series now offers you the opportunity to make these seminal pieces a part of your permanent management library. Each highly readable volume contains a groundbreaking idea that continues to shape best practices and inspire countless managers around the world.


The Australian Guide to Chairing Meetings

The Australian Guide to Chairing Meetings

Author: Marjorie Puregger

Publisher: Univ. of Queensland Press

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780702230103

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An invaluable reference companion, it covers every aspect of meeting procedure, instruction for office-bearers and forms of address. The history of meetings, specimen minutes and useful notes on ceremonial procedures are also featured. The indispensable guide to- chairing a meeting board meetings annual general meetings standing orders the agenda motions and amendments closing the discussion specimen meetings rules of debate inaugural meetings committees conferences shareholders' meetings


Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, 12th edition

Author: Henry M. Robert III

Publisher: PublicAffairs

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 848

ISBN-13: 9781541736696

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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.


The 7 Deadly Sins of Chairing Meetings

The 7 Deadly Sins of Chairing Meetings

Author: Elizabeth J Tucker

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 0992947979

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Could you describe what makes a good chairperson? Do you know what the 7 deadly sins of chairing meetings are? Do you know the skills and behaviours all effective chairmen/women share? These questions and many more are answered in 'The 7 Deadly Sins of Chairing Meetings'. I wrote The 7 Deadly Sins of Chairing Meetings to address the common mistakes made by chairmen/women. With care and practice everyone can become an effective chairperson. The higher you climb up the career ladder the more important it is to demonstrate excellent chairing skills. This book is designed to be a practical guide. You will find handy hints and exercises throughout the book. The exercises will test your knowledge or provide you with an opportunity to think about how you and your organisation currently operate.


Robert's Rules of Order in Action

Robert's Rules of Order in Action

Author: Randi Minetor

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2015-07-25

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 162315622X

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ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER—CONDENSED. Motion passed! Robert's Rules of Order make meetings more productive and organized. Robert's Rules of Order in Action is the quick and easy way to master the essentials. This book puts the most important parliamentary instructions, terms, and examples at your fingertips. All the essential rules for meetings, motions, debate, and voting are here, so you can take command of your next meeting and really get things done. Robert's Rules of Order in Action includes: Well-rehearsed—Example scripts tell you exactly what to say. Quick Reference—Clearly marked tabs help you find the information you need immediately. Concise Glossary—You'll master Robert's Rules of Order—the procedure and the language. Robert's Rules of Order in Action makes learning these dynamic and empowering tools remarkably easy. Meeting adjourned.


Speak with Impact

Speak with Impact

Author: Allison Shapira

Publisher: AMACOM

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0814439365

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When you know what to say and how to say it, people listen. Find your powerful voice, and step into leadership. Speak with impact. Every day, you have an opportunity to use your voice to have a positive impact -- at work or in your community. You can inspire and persuade your audience -- or you can distract and put them to sleep. Presentation styles where leaders are nervous, ramble, and robotic can ruin a talk on even the most critical topics. As your performances become weak, your career prosects start to dim. To get ahead and make an impact, you need to deliver well-crafted messages with confidence and authenticity. You must?sound?as capable as you are. Public speaking is a skill, not a talent. With the right guidance, anyone can be a powerful speaker. Written by former opera singer turned CEO and TEDx speaker Allison Shapira, Speak with Impact unravels the mysteries of commanding attention in any setting, professional or personal. Whether it’s speaking up at a meeting, presenting to clients, or talking to large groups, this book’s easy-to-use frameworks, examples and exercises will help you: Engage your audience through storytelling and humor Use breathing techniques to overcome stage fright Strengthen and project your voice by banishing filler words/uptalk Use effective body language and build your executive presence Compose a clear message and deliver confident, authentic presentations Learn to conquer fear, capture attention, motivate action, and take charge of your career with?Speak with Impact.


Ask a Manager

Ask a Manager

Author: Alison Green

Publisher: Ballantine Books

Published: 2018-05-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 0399181822

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From the creator of the popular website Ask a Manager and New York’s work-advice columnist comes a witty, practical guide to 200 difficult professional conversations—featuring all-new advice! There’s a reason Alison Green has been called “the Dear Abby of the work world.” Ten years as a workplace-advice columnist have taught her that people avoid awkward conversations in the office because they simply don’t know what to say. Thankfully, Green does—and in this incredibly helpful book, she tackles the tough discussions you may need to have during your career. You’ll learn what to say when • coworkers push their work on you—then take credit for it • you accidentally trash-talk someone in an email then hit “reply all” • you’re being micromanaged—or not being managed at all • you catch a colleague in a lie • your boss seems unhappy with your work • your cubemate’s loud speakerphone is making you homicidal • you got drunk at the holiday party Praise for Ask a Manager “A must-read for anyone who works . . . [Alison Green’s] advice boils down to the idea that you should be professional (even when others are not) and that communicating in a straightforward manner with candor and kindness will get you far, no matter where you work.”—Booklist (starred review) “The author’s friendly, warm, no-nonsense writing is a pleasure to read, and her advice can be widely applied to relationships in all areas of readers’ lives. Ideal for anyone new to the job market or new to management, or anyone hoping to improve their work experience.”—Library Journal (starred review) “I am a huge fan of Alison Green’s Ask a Manager column. This book is even better. It teaches us how to deal with many of the most vexing big and little problems in our workplaces—and to do so with grace, confidence, and a sense of humor.”—Robert Sutton, Stanford professor and author of The No Asshole Rule and The Asshole Survival Guide “Ask a Manager is the ultimate playbook for navigating the traditional workforce in a diplomatic but firm way.”—Erin Lowry, author of Broke Millennial: Stop Scraping By and Get Your Financial Life Together


Secrets of Confident Communicators

Secrets of Confident Communicators

Author: Diana Mather

Publisher: Teach Yourself

Published: 2014-06-27

Total Pages: 234

ISBN-13: 1473600294

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- What do highly successful communicators know that the rest of us don't? - Do they have a secret recipe for success? - Is there a special alchemy at work? Whatever your situation or motivation, 'Secrets of Confident Communicators' reveals the 50 things you need to know to express yourself with assurance and get your message across effectively. Some will surprise you, and all will inspire you. Put these 50 simple strategies together and you have a recipe for brilliant communication skills, a proven formula that will unlock the secrets and uncover your potential.


Running Meetings (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Running Meetings (HBR 20-Minute Manager Series)

Author: Harvard Business Review

Publisher: Harvard Business Review Press

Published: 2014-05-06

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1625272308

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Run more productive meetings. Whether you're new to running meetings or a seasoned executive with no time to waste, leading effective (and even pleasant!) meetings is a must. Running Meetings guides you through the basics of: Crafting a useful agenda Inviting the right team members Making sure everyone's voice is heard while avoiding conflict Capturing decisions, ideas, and follow-up tasks Don't have much time? Get up to speed fast on the most essential business skills with HBR's 20-Minute Manager series. Whether you need a crash course or a brief refresher, each book in the series is a concise, practical primer that will help you brush up on a key management topic. Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executives—from the most trusted source in business.


Meetings Matter

Meetings Matter

Author: Paul Axtell

Publisher:

Published: 2015-01-20

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 9780943097145

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This book will change your mind forever about that "useless" meeting you are forced to attend. Paul Axtell emphasizes that meetings are vital to the work of successful organizations--we need to master the skill sets for designing, leading, and participating in meetings. A consultant with more than 30 years in the business, Axtell outlines 8 strategies with a host of compelling ideas you can put into action immediately. This is a book for the manager who recognizes that meetings are at the core of the work you do, the supervisor who wants to be wonderful to work for, the employee who wants to contribute as much as possible, the project leader who wants every team meeting to add velocity to the project. Meetings are essential. So let's make them work.