"Dealing with Meetings you Can't Stand" by Dr. Rick Brinkman

For all the working professionals out there, how many meetings have you gone to where you felt bored, left out, unheard, and just wasting time?  If you're like most of working America, the answer is "too many!".  Contrary to the title, Dr. Rick's book isn't just about dealing with meetings you can't stand--it's about fixing them by implementing what he calls the Meeting Jet Process.  I liked the Meeting Jet Process because I work in aviation and there are lots of fun terms that mimic my industry.  There is the flight recorder, the air traffic controller, and the pilot.  Each has their own separate and important responsibilities.  The book also describes different types of people in meetings win comical detail.  There are tanks, judges, snipers, and more, which I'll let you read about on your own.  From people who say too much to people who say too little to people who just make distractions, there is a section on them!  I totally agree with the philosophy that meetings need start times, end times, clear agendas, and a method by which people are involved in discussion.  While this may sound like common sense, it can be hard to implement.  That's where Dr. Rick's many examples come into play to help the reader.  Meetings are for interaction, not for information distribution or monologues.  If you want a more productive meeting at your workplace, read this book and give it to your boss, too!