The Death by Meeting: A Leadership Fable...

PRAISE FOR DEATH BY MEETING > —Kris Hagerman, executive vice president, strategic operations, VERITAS Software Corporation "Death by Meeting is about much more than meetings; it's about an entire management philosophy. I read a lot of books on management, and Lencioni's are among the very best. They form the basis for our approach at Silicon Valley Bank."
—Ken Wilcox, CEO, Silicon Valley Bank > —Jim Mellado, president, Willow Creek Association > —Curt Nonomaque, president and CEO, VHA Inc. > —Sandy Alderson, executive vice president of operations, Major League Baseball

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. To learn more about Patrick Lencioni and his other products and services—including his newsletter and free resources—please visit www.tablegroup.com.

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