The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done (Bk Business) [Hardcover]

Mike Song (Author), Vicki Halsey (Author), Tim Burress (Author)

Book Description

Series: Bk Business | Publication Date: June 1, 2009

Meetings have changed. They’re more frequent, virtual, and informal. Yet, most professionals haven’t upgraded their meeting skills. It’s no wonder that 43% of meeting time is
wasted.

 

Enter The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: Your guide to effective meetings in the information age -- The perfect book for any professional trying to escape the meeting cage.

 

The Hamster Revolution for Meetings is chock-full of practical advice that really works. You’ll discover tips that keep your meetings productive, on track, and engaging. Included is a landmark case study that shows how 2,000 Capital One associates cut their meeting time by 13% while improving meeting results by 38%. Professionals waste up to a month a year on meetings—costing their companies billions in missed opportunities. The good news? Hope and help are here. The Hamster Revolution is the definitive book for our times.
 

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Praise for The Hamster Revolution for Meetings

"A gem! This book will take your career to new heights!"
-Ken Blanchard, The One Minute Manager®

"The best meeting effectiveness tools ever!"
-Richard L. Andersen, EVP, San Diego Padres

"Chock full of practical, creative tips for leveraging today's e-calendar and web meeting technology."
-Jan Baldwin, Co‐CEO, NTH Generation Computing

"Brilliant, timely, and deceptively simple!"
-Paul Ruane, Director of Learning and Development Schering Plough

From the Inside Flap

Meetings have changed. They're more frequent, virtual, and informal. Yet, most professionals haven't upgraded their meeting skills. It's no wonder that 43% of meeting time is wasted.

Enter The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: Your guide to effective meetings in the information age -- The perfect book for any professional trying to escape the meeting cage.

The Hamster Revolution for Meetings is chock-full of practical advice that really works. You'll discover tips that keep your meetings productive, on track, and engaging. Included is a landmark case study that shows how 2,000 Capital One associates cut their meeting time by 13% while improving meeting results by 38%.

Professionals waste up to a month a year on meetings--costing their companies billions in missed opportunities. The good news? Hope and help are here. The Hamster Revolution is the definitive book for our times.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Publishers; 1 edition (June 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1605090077
• ISBN-13: 978-1605090078
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #100,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #97 in Books > Business & Investing > Skills > Running Meetings & Presentations

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Immediate Impact, June 15, 2009

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D. Furth - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done (Bk Business) (Hardcover)

I love this book. As with the first Hamster Revolution, the team's second book, The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done (Bk Business) is about improving productivity in meaningful and MEASUREABLE ways. It lays out a method that is sure to make a difference in how you get things done!

It is also lots of fun to read!!!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A 'must' for any business library!, September 18, 2009

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done (Bk Business) (Hardcover)

THE HAMSTER REVOLUTION FOR MEETINGS: HOW TO MEET LESS AND GET MORE DONE provides a guide to organizing more effective meetings for modern times. A case study shows how 2,000 capital One associates cut their meeting time by 13 percent while improving results by 38 percent: this book tells how to follow that track, keeping meetings engaging and effective. A 'must' for any business library!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Hamster winner, July 4, 2009

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This review is from: The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done (Bk Business) (Hardcover)

Great tips for meetings. The part on virtual meetings is a wonderful section and easy to implement