Running Meetings will be the essential guide to meetings that mobilize people toward constructive action It covers everything from meeting location and etiquette to effective planning, facilitation, and follow-up; from dealing with problem behaviours to getting closure on key issues. It explains what effective meetings entail - and shows how to make them happen. Packed with ideas and applicable tools, Running Meetings is every manager's portable meeting advisor. Key features Instructs readers how to: Plan and run effective meetings Set agendas that work Handle problem behaviours and keep meetings on track Energize participants to take action Close meetings and identify key next steps