Say goodbye to the dull and deadly! Siberman’s back–andbetter than ever! Think about your last meeting. Was it boring? Meetings oftenare. You might be yawning just thinking about it. You’re not theonly one! Those who attAnd stale meetings are as bored with them as thepeople responsible for running them. “Dull and deadly” is never theway to get things done. In his latest book, active trainingspecialist Mel Silberman packs 101 tools, tips, and techniquesguaranteed to brighten your next meeting. You’ll move the actionalong while successfully fulfilling genuine business goals andobjectives. This is a resource for everyone! “Mel has done it again! Use just a few of the more than 200ideas in this gem of a book and never again will you hear ‘ugh,another meeting.'”–Glenn M. Parker, team building consultant;author, Team Players and Teamwork; co-author, Teamworkand Teamplay * You’ll get the basics on: * Preparing a meeting * Engaging participants right away * Stimulating discussion * Prompting creative problem solving * Managing conflict * Building consensus * Creating an unforgettable closing . . . and much more! Silberman has drawn a few choice tips from his other resources, butmost of 101 Ways to Make Meetings Active consists ofall-new, powerful techniques for pumping energy into your businessgatherings. Your meetings and presentations will be more fun thanever before–and you’ll also build a stronger, more collaborativesense of mission and purpose. Stop yawning! No need to be bored when Silberman’s on thescene.A special BONUS is the “nuts and bolts” section thatcontains 140 field-tested facilitation tips!
Book Details:
- Author: Melvin L. Silberman
- ISBN: 9780470365762
- Year Published: 1999
- Pages: 336
- BISAC: BUS030000, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS/Human Resources & Personnel Management
About the Book and Topic:
Say goodbye to the dull and deadly! Siberman’s back–andbetter than ever! Think about your last meeting. Was it boring? Meetings oftenare. You might be yawning just thinking about it. You’re not theonly one! Those who attAnd stale meetings are as bored with them as thepeople responsible for running them. “Dull and deadly” is never theway to get things done. In his latest book, active trainingspecialist Mel Silberman packs 101 tools, tips, and techniquesguaranteed to brighten your next meeting. You’ll move the actionalong while successfully fulfilling genuine business goals andobjectives. This is a resource for everyone! “Mel has done it again! Use just a few of the more than 200ideas in this gem of a book and never again will you hear ‘ugh,another meeting.'”–Glenn M. Parker, team building consultant;author, Team Players and Teamwork; co-author, Teamworkand Teamplay * You’ll get the basics on: * Preparing a meeting * Engaging participants right away * Stimulating discussion * Prompting creative problem solving * Managing conflict * Building consensus * Creating an unforgettable closing . . . and much more! Silberman has drawn a few choice tips from his other resources, butmost of 101 Ways to Make Meetings Active consists ofall-new, powerful techniques for pumping energy into your businessgatherings. Your meetings and presentations will be more fun thanever before–and you’ll also build a stronger, more collaborativesense of mission and purpose. Stop yawning! No need to be bored when Silberman’s on thescene.A special BONUS is the “nuts and bolts” section thatcontains 140 field-tested facilitation tips!
About the Author
MEL SILBERMAN, Ph.D., is president of Active Training, a provider of cutting-edge training seminars, including Surefire Ways to Make Your Meetings Active and The Consummate Team Facilitator. He is also a professor of adult and organizational development at Temple University, as well as a best-selling author. His recent books include 101 Way to Make Training Active (Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, 1995), Active Learning (Allyn & Bacon, 1996), Active Training (2nd ed.) (Jossey-Bass/Pfeiffer, 1998). Dr. Silberman has consulted for hundreds of corporate, governmental, educational, and human service organizations worldwide. He is also a popular speaker at professional conferences.