In this revised and enlarged Second Edition you will find the information you need to run: -an informal meeting-a formal meeting using "Robert's Rules"-a community meeting-a virtual meeting-templates and examples of Agendas and Minutes-checklists to guide you through each step of a meetingAs well as number of tools to help you make your meetings effective and positive.Have you just been asked to chair a meeting, or take the minutes, or set up a meeting agenda?Or maybe you've been asked to attend a formal meeting and wonder what on earth is a 'motion' or 'point of order'? Do you have a special interest or issue concerning you-and would like to involve other people? Need some help? Would samples of an agenda or minutes be useful? What about some techniques for chairing a meeting or dealing with difficult people? Then this "How to ..." book is for you. In it you will find: -how to decide whether there should be meeting-how to set up the agenda-the importance of setting timeframes in the agenda-and sticking to them-how to make sure that time is not wasted and the important items are covered-how to chair the meeting-how formal meeting procedures work-how to set up and run a community meeting-the special needs of the Family Business meeting-use the 80:20 Rule to stop time wasters and make sure focus on the right topics-how the minute taker can use Mind Mapping as a key tool-how to write the minutes-how to get the best out of the participants-how to improve your outcomes using Edward De Bono's 6 Thinking Hats-how to deal with difficult peopleYou will find these: Checklist 1-Why hold this meeting?Checklist 2-Chair-Informal and Formal MeetingsChecklist 3-Minute-taker-Informal and Formal MeetingsChecklist 4-De Bono's 6 Thinking HatsChecklist 5-The 80:20 RuleChecklist 6-Meetings Mind MapsChecklist 7-Getting the Best out of PeopleChecklist 9-Disagreements, Differences and ConflictChecklist 9-Meetings Start to FinishAgenda Example-Informal MeetingAgenda Template-Informal MeetingMinutes Example-Informal MeetingMinutes Template-Informal MeetingFormal Meeting Report TemplateAgenda Example-Formal MeetingMinutes Example-Formal MeetingReviews of the 1st Edition5.0 out of 5 stars. 21 July 2013. How to have productive, time efficient meetings. This e-book gives you all the tools you need to run a meeting that will produce results. It is easy to read, easy to comprehend and easy to follow. You are given checklists and templates to help you plan for a successful meeting and record the outcomes - and it helps you identify the purpose of the meeting, the people who need to attend if an outcome/decision is to be reached, and how to keep the meeting running smoothly. Whether you are planning your first meeting or are experienced in a variety of roles (chairperson, minute-taker, etc) this "How to" book will reinforce your good meeting habits and help you recognize and overcome your shortfalls in this area.5 stars. Oct 8, 2013I got to use this book as a tool into understanding the mechanism of a meeting environment. It helps getting through the dynamics of formal or informal meetings and I liked how the author takes note of each one of the elements (list making, agenda, position, and attitude) and explains the basics. In the end, if you're a firm believer that timing is everything, you get to see examples of how to manage it. Good reading material.5.0 out of 5 stars. Sep 2013. Every manager should read this book...I found Ms. Hood's "How To" book to be remarkably well organized and insightful...All in all an accessible, useful resource.5.0 out of 5 stars. Great! Nov 29, 2014This really reminds you what having a meeting is all about!
About the Author: J H Hood has a Bachelor of Arts, a Diploma in Education and the National Medal. She has extensive experience across government, the private sector and community organizations: as a senior manager as well as training adults in the workplace in a wide range of management and personal skills. She has worked with many thousands of people, helping them to build the skills to survive and thrive in the workplace. Feedback on her training and coaching focuses on how practical her material is, and how quickly positive outcomes come from using it. The 'How To" series comes form her love of writing and her experience helping people build their skills and knowledge. She and her partner live in the foothills of Adelaide, where they can watch koalas climbing the tree outside her study window. Their two cats don't even stir!