Author: Dee Kelsey, Pam Plumb

Publisher: Hanson Park Press, Inc.; Rev Exp edition

Pub. in: September, 2004

ISBN: 0965835413

Pages: 224

Measurements: 9.1 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches

Origin of product: USA

Order code: BA14024

Other information: ISBN-13: 978-0965835411

This is a revised and expanded edition of a book which has proven especially helpful to those responsible for planning and conducting meetings but also to those who need to improve their presentation skills in other situations such as when meeting with a supervisor (e.g. to provide a progress report) or with a client (e.g. to make recommendations concerning new initiatives). Kelsey and Plumb are professional meeting facilitators who also train others to become effective facilitators. In this new edition, they share much of the same material found in the first edition (Great Meetings! How to Facilitate Like a Pro) but develop it in much greater depth, in response to extensive feedback which they have obtained since 1997. They respond to questions such as these:

What distinguishes facilitation from meeting organization, process design, process coaching, and organizational development consulting?
How to achieve effective group dynamics?
How best to prepare for a meeting?
How to design a great meeting?
Which three basic process steps are involved?
Which tools are needed to generate and evaluate ideas which result in appropriate decisions?
How to maximize a group's potential?
Which skills are need to promote positive communication?
How best to avoid or resolve conflicts?
When should a facilitator intervene in a group discussion? (When not to?)
How to enhance the group discussion with graphics? How best to integrate them?
Which personal issues are most significant to effective facilitation?

Kelsey and Plumb offer countless suggestions as to What to do, How to do it, What NOT to do, and Why. Those who are relatively inexperienced in terms of meeting facilitation will probably derive the greatest value from this book but I think it can also be of substantial benefit to others in need of fresh perspectives, sharper skills, and additional tools as they prepare to facilitate the next group meeting. When concluding this brief commentary, I presume to share a few thoughts of my own. First, make certain that there is a compelling need for a meeting. Second, include only those who are essential to the success of the meeting. Third, share the agenda in advance. Fourth, identify specific objectives and limit the discussion to achieving them. Finally, make certain when determining next steps that each task has an "owner" and a deadline. Follow up to ensure that everyone follows through. Without direct accountability, nothing will be accomplished.

(From quoting Robert Morris, USA)

Target readers: Anyone who has to lead and manage meetings on day-to-day basis.

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