Death by Meeting

A Leadership Fable... About Solving the Most Painful Problem in Business

The narrative follows a fictional corporate leader facing professional collapse whose failing company is revived by overhauling how corporate meetings are conducted. Through a compelling leadership fable, the author exposes the root causes of ineffective office gatherings and introduces a structured framework of four distinct meeting types. The book demonstrates how daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly sessions can replace exhausting agendas with productive engagement and strategic alignment. It serves as a practical guide for organizational leaders seeking to eliminate frustration and maximize workplace productivity.

by Patrick Lencioni

Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John · First published 2004 · 272 pages