The Surprising Science of Meetings: How You Can Lead your Team to Peak Performance

Steven Rogelberg's "The Surprising Science of Meetings" is a game-changer for anyone looking to transform mundane meetings into a powerhouse of productivity. This book is a great addition to any library!Rogelberg combines extensive research with practical insights, creating a compelling guide that not only sheds light on the science behind effective meetings but also provides actionable strategies for implementation. The author's engaging writing style makes complex concepts accessible, ensuring that readers from various backgrounds can benefit from his expertise.

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A great little book, easy to read and packed with lots of helpful and interesting information.

Great way to evaluate your meetings.

Steven Rogelberg has written a highly approachable, useful book aimed at making meetings more effective. The book clearly lays out why most people groan at the thought of yet one more meeting, and provides techniques and tips for improving meetings. I thought it was really important that these tips and techniques are based on years of research by the author himself and by others in the field, and that this research occurred in many different settings (e.g., lab studies, field studies, surveys, etc.). It's important to know that this book doesn't argue for a one-size-fits-all "prescription" for meetings, rather that there are things meeting leaders need to think about and do before, during, and after meetings that will help. I found a lot to like about this book, so it is difficult to pick a favorite tip, but the two chapters I find myself thinking about now having finished the book are the one on agendas and the one on remote call-in meetings. My department uses agendas for all meetings, but this chapter has given me ideas for improving them. And, increasingly, we find people want to call in to meetings, but this is rarely effective. If you lead meetings at your organization, you'll appreciate Rogelberg's book.