A range of books, articles and guides to help you successfully manage all aspects of meetings
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Taking Minutes of Meetings
Gutmann, Joanna (Kogan Page, 2006)
Minute taking is an important yet under-rated part of business management meetings. This book explains the functions of minutes, the different styles, how to take them accurately and how to listen and summarise. Now in its second edition, this practical guide includes a new chapter on 'The Requirements of the Freedom of Information Act'. Reliable, accessible advice is given on important topics such as: setting up a meeting; sections of a meeting; the agenda; personal preparation; taking notes; the minutes; recording decisions and actions
Running Board Meetings: How to Get the Most From Them
Dunne, Patrick (Kogan Page, 2005)
A practical guide which provides valuable, step-by-step advice on every aspect of running board meetings.Topics covered include: seating, the agenda, the role of the chairman, presentations to the board, dealing with disharmony, the minutes and the follow-up procedure. There's also advice on how to deal with those troublesome types such as the 'silent seether', the 'young pretender', and the 'dead hand'
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Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
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Articles and books in the Library collection
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