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nickscoby's review
2.0
For real? I can't believe the author convinced a publisher to turn his idea about better meetings into a full on hard cover book. That's the real magic here. In truth, one can turn to the last 20 or so pages and get the overall gist of the book. I did get some good ideas, but am super annoyed that I spent time reading the "Fable" section that comes before.
krystleblake's review
4.0
Like other Lencioni fables, I enjoyed this book. I was drawn into the characters and the story to articulate some interesting observations and suggestions about meetings in the workplace. There are some actionable steps to be taken after reading this book, which I appreciate. Overall, I feel this one was worth a read.
papidoc's review
5.0
Another outstanding book on an important management skill by Patrick Lencioni. Once again using a fable, this time to illustrate how to approach improving meeting time and using meetings for four different purposes:
• The Daily Check-In (5 min): Share daily schedules and activities - don't sit down, keep it administrative, don't cancel even when some can't attend.
• The Weekly Tactical (45-90 min): Review weekly activities & metrics & resolve tactical obstacles & issues - don't set agenda until after initial reporting, postpone (park) strategic discussions.
• The Monthly Strategic (2-4 hrs): Discuss, analyze, brainstorm, & decide on critical issues affecting LT success - limit to 1-2 topics, prepare & do research ahead of time, engage in constructive conflict.
• The Quarterly Off-Site Review (1-2 days): Review strategy, industry trends, competitive landscape, key personnel, team development - away from office, focus on work & limit social activities, don't overstructure or overburden the schedule.
• The Daily Check-In (5 min): Share daily schedules and activities - don't sit down, keep it administrative, don't cancel even when some can't attend.
• The Weekly Tactical (45-90 min): Review weekly activities & metrics & resolve tactical obstacles & issues - don't set agenda until after initial reporting, postpone (park) strategic discussions.
• The Monthly Strategic (2-4 hrs): Discuss, analyze, brainstorm, & decide on critical issues affecting LT success - limit to 1-2 topics, prepare & do research ahead of time, engage in constructive conflict.
• The Quarterly Off-Site Review (1-2 days): Review strategy, industry trends, competitive landscape, key personnel, team development - away from office, focus on work & limit social activities, don't overstructure or overburden the schedule.
tyhuze's review
4.0
Great book about meetings - if you could really pull it off, I think meetings wouldn't be so boring all the time. Also, goes well with one of the author's other books, The 5 Disfuncions of a Team.
I really enjoy the style of these books - makes reading a book on leadership not so dreadful.
I really enjoy the style of these books - makes reading a book on leadership not so dreadful.
elliehicks's review
4.0
I love when business books are written as a fable. The principles become real and so much easier to understand! While I don't agree with every idea in this book, overall it was a great read and a great way to refresh my meetings. Excited to try some of these things out with my teams!
rosabrancaa's review
3.0
Like a lot the fable. Don't like the aftermath. Doesn't give much added value after the fable.
miss_canthus's review
4.0
3.5 Stars. Quick read, Information is easy to grasp and there are some really good suggestions for Meetings. I normally hate books that are non-fiction behind a fiction story but this one was really enjoyable. Of course the content can be brocken down to a few pages (end of the book) but anyways.
coralrose's review
4.0
There's some good ideas here I think my current management team could really learn from.
jacquelinecrane's review
4.0
I loved Lencioni's "Five Dysfunctions of a Team" and I loved this one. Simple principles that are still mind blowing with easily laid out execution. I also love how easy the Fable is to read (not to mention relatable). My whole mindset has changed because of this book.