Better Meetings for Everyone

Volume 18,2011 Final Issue
Publisher: Jana M. Kemp

Publisher's Note: This is the final issue of the newsletter for improving meetings. After an 18-year run as a hardcopy and online publication, the marketplace communication has been that this newsletter has run its course. Thank you for your years of following. You can always reach me via: www.JanaKemp.com because I continue to work in the field of meeting improvements.

1. Today's Agenda: Know When to Cancel the Meeting
2. Seen Elsewhere
3. Meeting Quotes
4. Meetings@Work
5. Tools & Tips

Know When to Cancel the Meeting

When a meeting has accomplished its goal - bring the meeting to an end.

When a meeting group has achieved its purposes and goals - celebrate and cancel the ongoing meetings.

When there is no longer funding to pursue goals or to hold meetings - celebrate what has been accomplished, take time to mourn what might have been; then cancel the meeting and move on into the future.

When the right people are not in the meeting room - cancel the meeting.

When decision-makers are missing from the meeting - figure out what you can cover or cancel the meeting.
Make every meeting worthwhile, or cancel the meeting!

“Know when to hold'em, know when to fold'em, know when to walk away.” - Song lyric

“Even when a meeting has been called, the gathered group can decide to end a meeting early or even to cancel a meeting when there is nothing to discuss.” - Jana Kemp

Looking for a meeting facilitator who will lead you to unbelievable achievements? Visit www.JanaKemp.com for information on her facilitation services.

Moving Out of the Box

Tools for Team Decision Making by Jana Kemp

Commanding Collaborators in Chief - are in demand! They master both coming to consensus and command-and-control decision making approaches because these decision tools are equal. Learn why and discover a tool for reaching consensus when a team or group is so stuck that chaos or indecision are the most likely results. To buy the hardback or the soft-cover from Stanford University Press! visit: www.amazon.com

In 6 Languages!

NO! How One Simple Word Can Transform Your Life

By Jana Kemp

Mentioned in such places as the Oprah “O” magazine, Kemp’s book is available in Polish, Turkish, Dutch, Arabic and Chinese. Discover your POWER to say “no” and stop getting talked into “yes.” Create your own Policy of NO and never get talked into a “yes” again!

Prepared Not Paranoid

by Jana Kemp and Doug Graves.

Ready to learn how to be prepared for great living every day rather than being paranoid? This book combines Jana Kemp's 2002 police academy experience with veteran officer and police trainer Doug Graves' and produces a readable book for keeping yourself and loved ones safe every day. www.amazon.com

Building Community in Buildings

By Jana M. Kemp and Ken Baker

If your organization is building or remodeling office space, this book provides the HRD2 Model for creating productive and creative workspaces that encourage employees to shine. Released in late 2006, this book includes models, surveys, good-example photos of buildings and resources to help human resource and training professionals positively impact the architecting and design of built spaces. To Buy, visit :www.amazon.com

MOVING MEETINGS now available on demand!

Amazon.com has it:http://www.amazon.com/Moving-Meetings-Jana-M-Kemp/dp/0786303336/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1234292963&sr=1-1

And it is also available from Barnes and Noble at this link:

http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Moving-Meetings/Jana-M-Kemp/e/9780786303335/?itm=1

Learn to improve your meeting leadership skills thereby getting more done in meetings and spending less time doing it. Written by Jana Kemp, this book was her first to be published (1994) and first to be translated (Italian).

is a catalyst for action, a master facilitator, a master of ceremonies, and a keynote presenter who adds to your bottom line.