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As we near the end of our week-long exploration of my top six Patrick Lencioni books for city managers, we turn to a challenge that resonates with every public servant: meetings. In “Death by Meeting,” Lencioni offers a provocative and practical approach to transform meetings from energy-sapping obligations into dynamic, inspiring sessions. While his focus wasn’t specifically on government, the principles are remarkably applicable to the unique meeting ecosystem of city management, where we have the opportunity to turn tedious gatherings into catalysts for civic innovation and progress.
In city management, meetings are not just internal affairs. They range from staff gatherings to public council sessions, from stakeholder consultations to inter-departmental collaborations. Each type comes with its own set of challenges:
