The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: How to Meet Less and Get More Done

Meetings have changed. They’re more frequent, virtual, and informal. Yet, most professionals haven’t upgraded their meeting skills. It’s no wonder that 43% of meeting time is wasted.

Enter The Hamster Revolution for Meetings: Your guide to effective meetings in the information age -- The perfect book for any professional trying to escape the meeting cage.

The Hamster Revolution for Meetings is chock-full of practical advice that really works. You’ll discover tips that keep your meetings productive, on track, and engaging. Included is a landmark case study that shows how 2,000 Capital One associates cut their meeting time by 13% while improving meeting results by 38%. Professionals waste up to a month a year on meetings—costing their companies billions in missed opportunities. The good news? Hope and help are here. The Hamster Revolution is the definitive book for our times.

About the Authors

Mike Song is one of the world's leading productivity speakers. His popular Get Control keynote speeches for email, Blackberry, and meetings are filled with life-changing insights, practical advice, and hilarious activities. Participants save time—over 15 days a year—while getting more done.

Mike has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, NPR, and CNBC. He is coauthor of The Hamster Revolution: How to Manage Your Email Before It Manages You (Berrett-Koehler, 2008), a best-seller with over 125,000 copies in print in 11 languages. Mike is CEO of Cohesive Knowledge Solutions, Inc. His clients include Gen Re, Boeing, Novartis, United Technologies, Time Inc., and the Public Broadcasting Service.

Vicki Halsey is the vice president of Applied Learning for the Ken Blanchard Companies. She is a valued presenter, keynote speaker, consultant, coach, author, and trainer, who also teaches in and designed the Master of Science in Executive Leadership (MSEL) program at the University of San Diego and the Executive MBA program at Grand Canyon University. Vicki's expertise in optimal learning strategies, leadership, and blended solutions come together as she designs and delivers innovative, high-impact leadership, team, and customer service programs. Her passion is helping professionals regain balance and meaning in their lives so they can return home from work happy and ready to enrich the lives of their families. A partial list of Vicki's clients includes Microsoft, Nike, Oracle, ADP, KPMG, Nokia,Toyota, NBA, Pfizer, GAP, Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, Gillette, and Procter & Gamble.

Tim Burress is senior vice president of training and president of Cohesive Knowledge Solutions. He is one of the world's leading experts on email and meetings.Tim is a talented keynote speaker and a highly sought-after trainer. Over the past 10 years, Tim has helped thousands of professionals get control of email, meetings, and stored information. He co-developed the acclaimed Info-Excellence productivity seminar. He is a coauthor of The Hamster Revolution: How to Manage Your Email Before It Manages You (Berrett-Koehler, 2008), a best-seller with over 125,000 copies in print in 11 languages. Tim's clients include Capital One, Procter & Gamble, Hewlett-Packard, McDonalds, and Mercedes-Benz.