Introduction vii
The Fable 1
Preview 3
Part One: Flashback 5
Part Two: Plot Point 19
Part Three: Protagonist 53
Part Four: Action 69
Part Five: Resolution 173
The Model 219
The Paradox of Meetings 221
Executive Summary 223
Problem #1: Lack of Drama 226
Problem #2: Lack of Contextual Structure 233
The Biggest Challenge of All: “The Myth of Too Many Meetings” 250
A Final Thought on Meetings 253
The Weekly Tactical Meeting Guide 254
Acknowledgments 255
About the Author 259
PATRICK LENCIONI is founder and president of The Table Group, a management consulting firm specializing in executive team development and organizational health. As a consultant and keynote speaker, he has worked with thousands of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500s and high-tech start-ups to universities and nonprofits. He is the author of numerous nationally recognized books, including the New York Times best-seller The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.
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"...a work of fiction with important messages for management" (Leadership & Organisational Development Journal)
"The author is something of a master of the modern fable...." (Professional Manager, Vol.13, No.6, November 2004)
"...pitches his theory neatly at busy readers by opening with an executive summary." (Supply Management, 8 July 2004)
"Highly recommended: you could even take it to your next meeting." (On Target, September 2007)
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