Distinguish yourself as an effective leader by holding meetings that get results. This book shows how to: • Reach agreements that people will support • Make decisions quickly • Find creative solutions • Hold meetings that earn a profit • Define concepts, such as your mission • Resolve conflicts • Develop plans and schedules • Maximize a group's productivity • Manage disruptive activities • Rescue bad meetings • Protect your time This book contains practical techniques that work. These techniques are based on 45 years of experience, which includes 20 years as an employee and 25 years as a professional meeting facilitator.