Surprising Science of Meetings

What people are saying about “The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead Your Team to Peak Performance”

“As fascinating as it is funny, this book makes the case that simple changes, such as tweaking the length of meetings, can have real impact, and provides useful tools for managers, including sample surveys, agendas and checklists.”

- Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

“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

In The Surprising Science of Meetings, Steven G. Rogelberg, researcher and consultant to some of the world’s most successful companies, draws from extensive research and survey interviews with over 5,000 employees across a range of industries to share the proven practices and techniques that help managers and employees enhance the quality of their meetings. For those who lead and participate in meetings, Rogelberg provides immediate direction, guidance, and relief, offering a how-to guide to change your working life starting today.

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