Books about
Better Meetings
Into the Heart of Meetings
Principles of Meeting Design
By Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver
Into the Heart of Meetings defines meetings as a form of communication. It analyzes the characteristics of meetings and how to influence them through Meeting Design. Based on many years of working together as professional Meeting Designers, the authors provide an array of tools that enable meeting organisers to obtain the best outcomes from their meetings as measured by their business value.
A thought-provoking and innovative introduction to the creation of better meeting programmes thanks to meeting design. Received as a standard work in the field (and probably the first).
Meetings by Default or by Design
A workbook with 100+ upgrades and enhancements for all those who desire better meetings & events
By Eric de Groot and Mike van der Vijver
Meetings, by Design or by Default is an eminently practical book. So, don’t go looking for lots of theory. Instead, each chapter takes the reader by the hand and offers concrete advice on upgrading meetings with a view to improving their outcomes. For a total of over 100 pieces of advice, in fact. If you feel that the meetings you are holding have the potential to perform better on the three Es, this book tells you how to get that done.