Product Description

Shirley Fine Lee's R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach is a no-nonsense guide that can help anyone prepare for meetings in which they will be participating or facilitating. The author, an expert in communication and organization, explains how to assign roles, create a clear agenda, keep records, and assign actions for follow up -- thus maximizing the effectiveness of every meeting.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3057120 in Books
• Published on: 2007-02-09
• Released on: 2007-02-09
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .29 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages

From the Author
Why do typical office workers groan when they are called into another meeting?  Why do even the most energetic and gung-ho employees have to be practically bribed with free food just to amble reluctantly into a conference room?  Certainly it cannot be because they dislike their coworkers, or have no interest in being part of the success of their project.  In far too many cases, their reticence is a result of painful memories of previous meetings that were largely a waste of time.

From the Inside Flap
R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach is organized in a workbook format, which is ideal for busy individuals who wish to learn these essential new skills, in the least amount of time.  The writing is straightforward and clear, and the ideas are easy to understand, and well worth implementing in our professional lives, and even our personal lives -- to gain wizard-like mastery of our time spent communicating with groups of all sizes.

From the Back Cover
"Shirley Lee's R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach helps you perform profitable business magic. This is a must have, must read for effective meeting planning and management. You don't have to be Merlin to utilize the powerful insights shared in this quick no-nonsense read. Awesome stuff, should have come with a wand or at least a highlighter." - Dean Lindsay

"You can't lead in today's business world if you cannot facilitate a productive discussion that drives action. This book is chockful of helpful hints and techniques to make your meetings as productive as the rest of your day." -  Dianna Booher

"Shirley Lee has tapped into the most vital part of communication. She provides tools for clarity and value driven meetings. She understands what it takes to move ideas into action, problems into solutions and a format for new ideas and their implementation. She has produced a book that is a much needed tool in any company that desires clear, concise communication.  Every company and association would profit from her valuable information. When I say profit, I mean dollars." -  Jane Handly

"Lousy meetings contribute to lousy results.  If your meetings leave something to be desired, follow the steps in this book." - Randy Pennington

"All of us struggle with better managing our valuable time so that we invest it in the best ways to achieve our goals.  While many are essential, meetings are one of the biggest killers of our time.  There are so many pitfalls with meetings that gobble up time.  To our rescue is Shirley Lee's book, which even uses a metaphoric wizard icon for conveying not only the need for using many skills but also the near magic needed to manage time invested in meetings.  This is a clever and high-payback read that I highly recommend." - Michael J. English

"Have you ever been in a meeting that deteriorated into a gripe session, that ran twice as long as it needed to, or that got taken over by a verbal bully? If so, you need this book.  The author offers clear recommendations on exactly what to say and do to run a productive meeting that is beneficial for all involved." - Sam Horn