Books & Research
Latest Book: The Surprising Science of Meetings
A recent estimate suggests that employees endure a staggering 55 million meetings a day in the United States. This tremendous time investment yields only modest returns. No organization made up of human beings is immune from the all-too-common meeting gripes: those that fail to engage, those that inadvertently encourage participants to tune out, and those that blatantly disregard participants’ time. Most companies and leaders view poor meetings as an inevitable cost of doing business. But managers can take heart: researchers now have a clear understanding of the key drivers that make meetings successful.
This book is a culmination of 15 years of research and thousands of surveys and interviews across the globe. It’s a collection of evidence-based insights designed to move the dial on meetings, so it goes beyond the conventional wisdom of having an agenda. It represents a strategic approach that leaders and organizations can take that’s highly practical and accessible, but also strongly based in science. The book is peppered with best practices from organizations like Google and Amazon that also align with this research.
what people are saying about “the surprising science of meetings”
“In workplaces around the world, meetings are where productivity and creativity go to die. Steven Rogelberg is the world’s leading expert on how to fix them, and here he shares the best evidence on how we can stop wasting time and falling victim to group-think. ”
–Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of GIVE AND TAKE, ORIGINALS, and OPTION B with Sheryl Sandberg
“To achieve bigger impact in your work tomorrow, you can start by making simple changes today. By highlighting the ways that we waste our own and others’ time without even thinking about it, and offering solutions for transforming our workdays, Steven Rogelberg shows you how. A game-changer for leaders, this book is unlike any other written about meetings. It is intriguing, highly informative, insightful, and fun to read.”
–Tasha Eurich, New York Times bestselling author of INSIGHT AND BANKABLE LEADERSHIP
“Steven Rogelberg has done the nearly impossible: translated solid organization science into a well-organized, readable, and often humorous book filled with evidence-based actionable steps that individuals, managers and leaders alike can apply to improve their own lives, their meetings, and ultimately the effectiveness of their organizations.”
–Alexis Fink, Senior Director of Talent Management, Intel
“Finally! Evidence-based, actionable advice about improving the quality and impact of meetings. Prof. Rogelberg has written a tour de force. If you put his sage advice into action, your teams and organizations will accomplish more.”
–David G. Altman, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Center for Creative Leadership
“This book is a must read for anyone who wants to be more effective at work, especially leaders and managers. It offers practical advice on how to harness the power of meetings while avoiding many common pitfalls. I learned some very useful tactics that I will put into practice immediately.”
–Janine Waclawski, SVP HR and CHRO Global Functions and Global Category Groups, PepsiCo
“Non-stop meetings can often be the bane of any corporate employee’s existence. Steven Rogelberg’s evidence-based book offers practical tips for turning these “necessary evils” into efficient and productive interactions that engage the hearts and minds of leaders, teams, and organizations. This book is a great resource.”
–Robin Cohen, Head of Human Resources, Global Finance, Johnson & Johnson
