Getting Group Results – through expert meeting facilitation!
Jana Kemp’s hallmark is getting groups to reach decisions that are followed by actions for implementing the decisions made. Through Jana’s aerobic listening skills, detailed agenda organization, people process skills that allow for flexibility while accomplishing the agenda, and her dedication to effective use of every minute, groups get things done as a result of her expert facilitation.
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Jana Kemp is a recognized expert on effective meetings and decision-making. Her work includes meeting facilitation, workshops, and conference presentations that bring action-oriented ideas alive for every day workplace and life decisions.
WRITERS' BLOCK RADIO Show
Listen to The Writers' Block every Thursday on Boise Community Radio at noon MT at 89.9FM in the Treasure Valley or online at www.RadioBoise.org . Archived shows are available at www.RadioWritersBlock.com.
The Writers' Block for September 1st - Jana Kemp
Jana Kemp is a former Idaho State Representative and the author of numerous books including Moving Out of the Box, Prepared Not Paranoid and Building Community in Buildings. Her work has been translated and published around the world.
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Update: Stanford University Press picks up Kemp’s book! Beginning Spring 2009, Stanford will publish a paperback edition of Moving Out of the Box. |
Fall 2007 – Moving Out of the Box, Jana’s fourth book, posits that command-and-control and reaching consensus skills are equally important in this millennium for leaders at all levels of business, government and the community.
May 2008 marks the 15th year of business for Jana Kemp and her company Meeting & Management Essentials. Client work includes Fortune companies, privately held, family-owned, and non-profit organizations from all industry sectors. With six books and six language translations to her credit, Jana is quoted in such places as USA Today, “O” magazine, Belgium newspapers, and magazines in the U.K. and U.S.
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Idaho authors Jana Kemp and Doug Graves hint at this question in their new book Prepared Not Paranoid (Praeger, 2008). |
In the wake of 9/11, many Americans feel their individual safety is threatened by forces they cannot control. Some take drastic measures and move from metropolitan areas thought to be targets. Most however, stay put and try to find ways to protect themselves in their homes, their workplaces, and their communities. This book provides practical ways to be safe every day. It is Great for business travelers, graduates, and active families.
Better Meetings – Better Work
Easy to implement tips and action items are found in the quarterly Better Meetings for Everyone™ newsletter and articles written by Jana Kemp. Learn to improve meetings, time management, business management, and decision-making skills. Discover new resources and explore your options for professional improvement.

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Tired of saying “yes” to everyone? Feel like you are waffling more than you are making decisions? Then this book is for you. NO! helps you discover whether you are a Yes-ism person, a Waffler or a Master of No. Then you learn how to become a Master of NO – someone who is good at decision making and has a good sense of control over your own time and life! Released in 2005, NO! is available in English, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, and Arabic.