Product Description
Meetings are often poorly planned and executed events that produce no meaningful business results. How to Conduct Productive Meetings is a book designed to provide practical tools and advice for anyone planning or facilitating a meeting. Legendary evaluation guru Donald Kirkpatrick offers solid and timely advice to ensure that a meeting is necessary, the presentation is professional and effective, the participants contribute in constructive ways and the outcome is measurable.
Customer Reviews:
A Classic on Meeting Management.......2006-12-06
There are many books out there on meeting management but that by Donald Kirkpatrick has distinguished itself as a classic in meeting design, facilitation and ,management. The author methodically explains the essential elements of running productive meetings in a clear and logical way. The book is easy to read and use and is a standard guidebook that anyone can use.
The book covers all the meeting essentials including planning, creating an agenda, moderating conflict, stimulating discussion and participation, keeping a meeting focused, summarizing action items, problem solving, decision making, writing good minutes and following up on the meeting.
This is a very useful book whether you are the meeting leader, facilitator or participate in a meeting. It contains useful and often novel tips and techniques to ensure that a meeting is productive.
All-in-all, a clear, powerful and well written book that should avoid your organization from treating meetings as a nuisance and instead save vast amounts of time and productive man-hours from being wasted.
Book Description
In this fascinating collection culled from teachings never before brought together in book form, Krishnamurti offers wise reflections and fresh perceptions on love, politics, society, death, self-censorship, relationships, solitude, meditation, spiritual growth, and much more.
Through provocative meditations and in-depth answers, Krishnamurti answers such timeless questions as:
- What are love and loneliness?
- What should our relationship to authority really be?
Meeting Life also features a number of Krishnamurti's talks, delivered in Switzerland, India, England, and California, Here is the profound wisdom of a beloved teacher who moved millions with his words. This thought-provoking and inspirational volume will provide strength and encouragement to anyone searching for insight.
Customer Reviews:
His Best yet!.......2006-04-01
This is my favorite book of his. Very refreshing book. I also like "commentaries on Living". All are great. "Think on these Things" is a good place to start. I don't see any similarities to the bible as the other reviewer. His is a unique voice.
The best Krishnamurti I have read........2002-03-06
I have read quite a few of his books, and this book is more like a mirror into my soul than a book. Whether you have read him for many years or just starting, this is the book for you. Like other reviewers, i must warn you about the power of his books. Do not read them if you do not want to look within yourself VERY deeply. This is one of the few books i carry around with me at all times.
Krishnamurti Makes you Think & Be!.......2002-01-18
This book guides my mind deeper & deeper onto a self-discovery journey. Krishnamurti's wisdom & questions are clear and profound. A must-read for all spiritual "lookers"! You don't seek, you see.
Was blind, but now I see.......2001-12-17
I have been re-reading this edition of 'Meeting Life' for the past week, and recommend it highly. In the past 10 years of reading K's books, I can with all humility say he has transformed my life. May he transform yours as well.
(see below for a short excerpt from the Chapter 'Is There a Meaning to Life?' page 192 of the current edition)
Note: If you seek truth, freedom, and an end to sorrow, buy it. If you desire solace, comfort, and other such 'feel goodies', I'm afraid this book is not for you. New Age this ain't. Alot of heavy lifting goes with the territory when encountering Krishnamurti.
Now for the excerpt:
'Religions have tried to offer [us] the meaning of life--that is, organized, propagandistic, ritualistic religions. But in spite of 2,000 or 10,000 years, man has merely asserted certain principles, certain ideals, certain conclusions, ALL verbal, superficial, non-realistic. So I think it becomes very important to discover a meaning for oneself, if one is at all serious--and one must be serious, otherwise one does not really live at all, which doesn't mean one never laughs or smiles--serious in the sense of a TOTAL COMMITMENT to the whole issue of life. So when we ask what is the meaning of life, we are faced with the fact that our brain is caught in a groove, caught in a habit, in tradition, in the conditioning of our education, cultivating only knowledge, information, and so making it more and more mechanical.
If we are to inquire into this very deeply, there must be great doubt. Doubt, scepticism are essential, because they bring a certain quality of freedom of mind through negation of everything than man has put together--his religions, rituals, dogmas, beliefs which are all the movements of thought.'
(and later on page 194, he says)
'We are asking what is the meaning and significance of life, and if there is any meaning at all. If you say there is, you have already committed yourself to something, therefore you cannot examine, you have already started with distortion. In the same way if you say there is no meaning to life, that is another form of distortion. So one must be completely free of both, the positive and the negative assertions. And this is the real beginning of meditation.'
Thank you to the Krishnamurti Foundation of America (kfa.org) for keeping his words in print. Cheers.
The Bible?.......2000-11-27
I must disagree with the previous person about similarities between "Meeting Life" and the Bible. I think the two things are very different. Meeting Life is a great book, but I don't recommend it as a first book to read by Krishnamurti. You should start with "Freedom From the Known", then maybe "The First and Last Freedom", "The Awakenning of Intelligence", and then you can read other books, such as "Meeting Life".
Book Description
The first book on doctor dinner meetings in years.
The authors with numerous years of pharmaceutical and healthcare experience examine all aspects of doctor dinner meetings. The book provides an excellent overview of the "How To" of conducting doctor dinner meetings.
There is heavy emphasis on pre-meeting planning and preparation, and the AMA/PhRMA/FDA guidelines for doctor dinner meetings.
The actual conducting of the meeting itself is covered extensively. Issues such as the role of the moderator, using the group, probing and listening skills, handling disruptions, and common meeting problems and participants, are all reviewed. Different types of meeting closing techniques and follow-up procedures and forms are included.
The case study scenario for the book is on how to conduct a dinner meeting for an antihypertensive product. There is a very detailed sample guide for conducting antihypertensive therapy sessions.
"How To Conduct Doctor Dinner Meetings" is an ideal book for today's pharmaceutical sales representatives, especially in light of the new PhRMA guidelines. The book equips sales people with the knowledge and skills required to effectively conduct doctor dinner meetings. It is essentially a meeting planning guide.
Customer Reviews:
Basic, not much beyond common sense........2007-06-29
This serious of books would be helpful only to someone completely new to the healthcare industry. There are no real "insights" in the material for industry professionals.
How to Conduct Doctor Dinner Meetings.......2007-05-19
Would like a recommendation in finding a book that addresses this topic in depth. This book "How to Conduct Doctor Dinner Meetings" did not adequately do so.
* Would not recommend *
50% Of Physicians Get Their Information From Dinner Meetings.......2004-03-12
Physician surveys continue to show that doctors consider dinner meetings to be a major source of information. This makes sense, since office access to physicians is becoming more and more restricted. Dinner meetings are thus another avenue of opportunity in pharmaceutical selling. How To Conduct Doctor Dinner Meetings shows sales people how to plan, organize, coordinate and conduct dinner meetings, which are a powerful communication vehicle. I highly recommend this book to everyone in pharmaceutical sales.
Provides the "know how," for Doctor Dinner Meetings Programs.......2004-01-04
This book teaches you everything you need to know from soup to nuts in organizing a physician speaker program. Every step is covered and supported with planning forms and step by step instructions on organizing a meeting. A great advantage of this book is that it also provides you with post-meeting follow up tools and guidelines. All of our meetings have become far more effective and productive since we started using it, and we are increasing our return on investment for meetings. The book has become a part of our sales representative training program curriculum.
Doctors Prefer Dinner Meetings For Learning.......2003-06-22
All the studies available show that MD's prefer peer forums and meetings over sales rep presentations. I recently read a report that showed that 65% of physicians surveyed preferred MD forums over sales rep visits.
As sales manager for a pharmaceutical company, I made the decision to purchase "How To Conduct Doctor Dinner Meetings," for all of my district managers and sales reps.
This book provides all of the latest AMA/PhRMA/FDA Guidelines, the "How To" of contacting physicians and other healthcare to set up the meetings.
This is a great book and it is standard issue to all of my sales reps.
Book Description
In sections devoted to faith, courage, family, friends, self-love, dating, marriage, and work, Patrice Gaines reveals how she and others who have redeemed their lives arrived at their personal moments of grace. 192 pp. Author tour. National print ads & publicity. 50,000 print.
From the Hardcover edition.
Customer Reviews:
Author of Mama and us.......2007-04-06
I found this book touching and could relate to the author in more ways than one as she strived to overcome the many lessons in perseverance. I especially related to the fact that the most vital thing that kept her moving forward was the fact that she wanted to be somebody. I am a survivor of many of the same things that this author has experienced and through self-healing and faith, was able to share those things in my very own book entitled "Mama and Us".
Addresses the personal conflicts of change.......1997-03-29
After reading this book I understand the internal dialogue that occurs when choosing to change. My attention never wavered throughout the whole book. I feel Patrice put her finger on the dynamics that occur within and around us. I especially loved the references - spiritual and personal that she used to explain the process of "doing it. Whatever "doing it" means to each individual. I have called all of my support family to recommend this book. I feel like this is an excellent book for young people so that they can realize that change is a process and not completed immediately and can expect their committment to be tested
Customer Reviews:
All essays from "The Art of Living Treasure Chest" included!.......2000-05-09
...I had not read the book previously, just heard "rave"comments about it -- and that was enough to make me want the book.Once I received the book, I couldn't put it down, it was that good. I immediately made plans to obtain additional copies to give as gifts, but I didn't have a clue as to where I could obtain those additional copies.... A very good clue appeared in a recent "Dear Abby" column: A letter written by Wilferd A. Peterson's daughter, Lilian Peterson Thorpe regarding his essay, "The Art of Parenthood" which had been published in "The Art of Living Treasure Chest." I contacted Mrs. Thorpe and she told me that all of the essays in "The Art of Living Treasure Chest" -- as well as several additional essays written by her father, were compiled in another book by him: "The Art of Living: Thoughts on Meeting the Challenge of Life." I met the 'challenge' to find a 'treasure chest' -- and in the process found a treasure chest that overflowed with more essays than I expected. Awesome! Life is awesome! END
Book Description
Get your meeting attendees to play by the rules!
Have you ever been to a meeting that dissolved into utter chaos? Or attended a meeting that seemed unfocused and unproductive?
Robert's Rules of Order have been the standard of parliamentary procedure for business and civic organizations since 1876. The Everything(r) Robert's Rules Book fully explains Robert's Rules and shows you how to apply them to today's social and business meeting situations.
Features clear explanation of:
Types of meetings and their rules
Proper voting procedures
The rules of debate
When and how to use motions
Proper minute-taking
Standards for teleconferencing and e-mailing
The Everything(r) Robert's Rules Book is your one-stop reference to holding productive, successful meetings.
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Faith-Building Meetings for Upper-Elementary Kids
Michael D. Warden
Manufacturer: Group Pub Inc
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ASIN: 1559450541 |
Book Description
This digital document is an article from Do-It-Yourself Retailing, published by National Retail Hardware Association on October 1, 1999. The length of the article is 492 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
From the supplier: The American Hardware Manufacturers Assn (AHMA) conducted its Annual Breakfast Membership Meeting on Aug 17, 1999 during the International Hardware Week in Chicago, IL. The new AHMA officers were elected during the meeting include Chmn Thomas Hearn, 2nd Vice Chmn D. Frank Tooke, 3rd Vice Chmn Charles Hermes and Treasurer James Gillies. Their terms will start on Jan 1, 2000. Four directors were also elected to serve three-year terms starting in 2000. These are Richard Larkin, Dale Schmidt, Stephen Tenholder and John Willis.
Citation Details
Title: AHMA conducts 1999 membership meeting.(American Hardware Manufacturers Assn.)(Brief Article)
Publication:
Do-It-Yourself Retailing (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 1999
Publisher: National Retail Hardware Association
Volume: 177
Issue: 4
Page: 92(1)
Article Type: Brief Article
Distributed by Thomson Gale
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Adams Electronic Job Search Almanac 1997 (Adams Almanac Series)
Manufacturer: Adams Media Corp
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
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| Job Hunting & Careers
| Business & Investing
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Job Hunting
| Job Hunting & Careers
| Business & Investing
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Job Markets & Advice
| Job Hunting & Careers
| Business & Investing
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Online Searching
| Internet
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| Computers & Internet
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ASIN: 1558507035 |
Customer Reviews:
Excellant resource for on-line job search addresses!.......1998-11-29
I utilize this book in our Career Reource Center in Suisun, CA. It has a lot of great information about the on line job search, where to go, etc... If you, or someone you know is just beginning to to do their job search on the Internet, this book may be of some assistance.
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Walking Through Bankruptcy
David P. Miller
Manufacturer: iUniverse
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ASIN: 0595278698 |
Book Description
The author puts a face on bankruptcy from the point-of-view of those who've suffered losses.
Forty chapters deal with topics like "Questioning the debtorÂ's schedules," "How to handle the bankruptcy crook," "Bankruptcy and taxes," "Bankruptcy and Divorce," and "When creditors let bankruptcy happen."
The author uses a guide named Putz for the walk through bankruptcy. Putz observes how creditors may limit losses. Putz points out the weeds as well as the flowers.
Book Description
If you feel nervous or confused when dealing with money decisions, you’re not alone. Many smart women recognize the need to make informed decisions about money yet are thwarted in their efforts because of anxiety and insecurity, emotions that often come out of parental, cultural and social influences.
Nationally known money therapist Olivia Mellan has long understood that you can’t make good money decisions unless you realize what role money plays in your life. In Money Shy to Money Sure, she and financial writer Sherry Christie lead you on a journey of self-discovery that will boost your financial confidence and expertise. They begin by analyzing the seven most common myths that hamper women when dealing with money, then counter those misconceptions with positive messages based on facts. Mellan and Christie present equally valuable advice about managing your money–including a primer on how the stock market works, tips on deciding which savings or investment options are best for individual circumstances, strategies for finding and working with a financial planner, and much more.
This money-wise, woman-wise guide to achieving financial confidence and security includes insightful quizzes to help you set goals, and action plans for reaching your objectives without sacrificing your principles or alienating your family. There are also inspiring success stories and cautionary tales from the lives of ordinary women and from such celebrities as Katie Couric, Linda Ellerbee, and Gloria Steinem.
If you feel anxious about your financial future–whether your struggling to make investment decisions or negotiating money conflicts with a partner–you’ll find in Money Shy to Money sure the best kind of therapy: encouragement, valuable advice, and the inspiration that comes from shared experience.
Customer Reviews:
Women, help yourselves........2001-11-02
Women have tended to sell themselves short when it comes to making or deserving to have money. Money Shy to Money Sure dispels the myths about women, money, financial savvy and power, then goes on to provide a sane and reasonable blueprint for women at all stages in their financial education.
Women's investment groups, financial counselors, and women of all ages will profit from this comprehensive, practical guide to women and the money issue.
Mentors are a girls best friend........2001-08-03
It's pretty hard to take care of yourself as a woman in the world today, especially if you don't even know what taking care of yourself means. Christie and Mellan start out by teaching us what being independant really means, and give us a smooth and warmly-written guide to getting things done. I'm getting a copy for all of my friends, even those who have already taken their first steps towards financial freedom.
Get a new map--Money Shy to Money Sure.......2001-06-12
"S O" refers to Sherry and Olivia-Olivia Mellan and Sherry Christie-the new doyennes of savvy saving and fiscal fortification. Based on our society's continued gender-bias earning ability (or lack thereof), women need all the positive coaching we can get. "Money Shy to Money Sure" (MSTMS) provides innovative direction, interjecting quotations from dynamic women who are also solid financially; many quoted here with refreshingly direct remarks.
One of my favorite myths: "It's selfish to put myself first. I'm suppose to take care of everybody else." When I recently read U.S. women lose a quarter of a million dollars in potential income in their working lives, I balked. $250,000 is a lot of money to loose due to disparate wage earning. I immediately got a copy of MSTMS to learn how to finesse my current retirement plans.
Myth #2: "I don't have enough money to do anything with." Oh, really?! Then you need to read "How to find money you didn't think you had." I know, I know...you already know these inclusions blindfolded. Herein lies the point-"finding money" does not have to look like attempting to break open the piñata at your niece's backyard birthday party!
To honor the preceding decades of prosperity: "If I take charge of my money, I'll antagonize others and might end up alone." National statistics still show women outliving men (by 7-10 years) ergo our need to save 12% (female) versus 8% (male). Financial planners' still indicate only approximately 7% of the general American public is financially prepared for retirement. "...Antagonize others..."? "...Might end up alone..."? Hel-lo!
"Money Shy to Money Sure" is a delightful road map to financial well-being. Get going. Get the book. Happy trails. DBW
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