Meeting Management

In this audiobook, leading consultants Dick and Emily Axelrod share a way to meet that enables you to get work done right there in the meeting, an approach they’ve spent 30 years field testing. Using the same work-design principles that transformed the mind-numbing assembly line into the dynamic factory floor and make video games so engaging, they offer a flexible, repeatable process that has already been used to run thousands of productive meetings in all kinds of organizations.

Not everyone approves of the practice of negotiation. There are those who hate it because they think it is too confrontational, or they simply don't want to be bothered. This audiobook will demonstrate that negotiations in everyday transactions do not necessarily have to be confrontational, instead, they can be fun. The guidelines in this audiobook will teach you new ways to deal with people, regardless of how difficult or insensitive they are. You will become a better negotiator during both simple, day-to-day negotations and complex negotiation situations.

Crucial Conversations exploded onto the scene 10 years ago and revolutionized the way people communicate when stakes are high, opinions vary, and emotions run strong. Since then, millions of people have learned how to hold effective crucial conversations and have dramatically improved their lives and careers thanks to the methods outlined in this book. Now, the authors have revised their best-selling classic to provide even more ways to help you take the lead in any tough conversation.

Do you feel confident that you have done the right analysis in evaluating your products and projects? Authors Frank A. Tillman and Deandra T. Cassone have developed a step-by-step guide to lead you through a process to ensure that you are confident that the products you are launching and projects that you are funding best support the goals and objectives of your organization. The approach described in the book has been used in numerous consulting engagements with Fortune 500 companies, the military and government agencies and has provided those organizations with a sound, decision-science ...

Managing a call center presents numerous challenges for leaders, including meeting stringent KPIs, maintaining employee motivation, and handling high call volumes. Achieving performance metrics such as average handle time, first call resolution, and customer satisfaction requires meticulous planning and constant monitoring. Simultaneously, leaders must keep their teams motivated in a high-pressure environment, often characterized by repetitive tasks and demanding customers.

We all agree momentum is such a powerful force, so why are we not learning how to leverage it in business? In Momentum, Seth Lewis busts the myth that momentum is just luck and outlines a proven measurable strategy to create explosive momentum in life and business. This book will help you immediately unlock momentum in any business or leadership role. Whether you’re a business leader or you want to achieve maximum success in your career, this book will help you create an action plan and create the life of your dreams!

"Frugality Meets Fortune" challenges conventional notions of wealth by demonstrating how a mindful approach to spending and a focus on abundance can lead to a rich and fulfilling life. This book explores strategies for smart spending, income diversification, building supportive networks, embracing minimalism, and cultivating resilience. Learn how to live richly with less and create a legacy that extends beyond material possessions.

Discovery is perhaps the most critical phase of any sales journey and yet it also one of the least managed. Learn the best strategies and tactics to give you the best chance to make sure that first meeting isn’t the last.

Unlock the secrets to success in the ever-evolving world of business. This comprehensive guide offers a roadmap to mastering essential business skills, empowering you to navigate the complexities of the corporate landscape with confidence and finesse. From communication and leadership to finance and strategic planning, this book covers all aspects of business mastery, providing practical insights and actionable strategies for achieving your professional goals. Whether you're a seasoned executive, aspiring entrepreneur, or recent graduate entering the workforce, this guide equips you with ...

Fortune 500 strategist and best-selling management author Ken Tucker explores the challenging skill sets required to navigate conflict and crucial conversations effectively. Drawing upon decades of experience in the corporate and government worlds, Tucker teaches leaders how to say what they really need to say and say it right, so their people and organizations execute the results they want and need.

ATTENTION STUDENTS: If you need to write a paper on meetings or planning in organizations, then this is the perfect reference. It's simple, easy to understand, and right to the point. Meetings Meetings are essential for communication in organizations. They convey information that is necessary for workplace operation and survival, and they help organizations grow and prosper. This eBook examines the following in regard to workplace meetings: • Structure of meetings • Purpose of meetings • Advantages of meetings • Disadvantages of meetings Related examples are provided in every ...

Scrum has been practiced more regularly in the past few years. It's important to learn more about it and understand what you're doing. Have you heard about it before? Are you curious about what scrum and agile are all about? Do you want to know all the specifics about this emerging, trendy phenomenon? Then this is the book you'll need. It's short but powerful, and it teaches you all the basics you need to understand. So let's not waste any time and begin right now!

Congratulations, you’re a manager! But the question is, what’s next? This might be your first time in a management role, and you’re both excited and a little nervous to get up to speed asap and do a great job. But you’ve never managed people before like this, so you’re secretly a little worried. You might also be an experienced manager, who is ready to take your skills to the next level, try out our proven strategies and tips, and get ready for your next promotion. Either way, the good news is that you’re in the right place.

Power Teams Beyond Borders: How to Work Remotely and Build Powerful Virtual Teams shows listeners how to unlock the potential of their remote and online teams. Full of actionable advice and concrete strategies, celebrated consultant and author Peter Ivanov offers virtual leaders practical guidance on how to create and sustain online engagement across multiple time zones and cultures.

Congratulations, the day has finally arrived! You’re officially a first-time manager! But the question is, what’s next? How will you manage a team who works great with each other, meeting all their goals and making every project a success? When trouble arises, what are the proven ways to manage conflict, meet tight deadlines, and still make sure your team feels valued? This book will share with you the proven tips and strategies to help you become an effective and stress-free manager, lead a super successful team, and keep your boss happy.

This fresh and bold look at leadership provides fundamental knowledge that challenges you to think, feel, and act differently. How to Build Giants explains easy-to-implement strategies that will inspire your own work and help you shape ordinary people into business giants. Here, Mikeal R. Morgan shares lessons learned from more than two decades of successful leadership in multiple industries, grounded in over 5,000 years of collected wisdom, gleaned from hundreds of leaders around the world.

A self-healer`s guide to solution-focused self-management: emotional regulation, and cognitive restructuring to manage triggers during self-parenting following a trigger. When you are triggered, you become the parent you need to; hear you, see you, acknowledge you, soothe you, and provide solutions for your challenges that accompany the trigger. Here is the tool you have been waiting for. It contains guidance to assess a trigger, root cause analysis, how to match trigger with unmet need, how to create goals and solutions to meet unmet needs and minimise the recurrence of triggers, or impact...

People don't always communicate well. It's a fact of life. But you don't have to be a helpless witness or participant in a conversation that steadily unravels into misunderstandings, confusion, and even hostility. You can take charge - and you can make a difference! Breakthrough Communication provides easy-to-implement strategies for virtually any business situation, whether it's one-on-one or within a group.

How many good ideas have you had shot down in a meeting? With guidance from this program, learn to present your ideas with power, think fast when asked a tough question, and even where to sit in a meeting for maximum influence. Learn how to present ideas effectively, build credibility, gauge a group's reaction, make the best use of voice mail, and more. Speaking skills come naturally to some, but everyone can learn them with help from this program. Suitable for all staff members.

No matter what career you choose, you will either attend meetings or conduct meetings. Meetings are a vital component of the success of any group or organization. Unfortunately, they have earned a bad reputation because so many meetings are considered little more than time robbers. That's because the meeting organizer or presenter didn't have the skills you'll learn in this program.