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Patton's Picks: The Surprising Science of Meetings

August 14, 2024

Leadership Resources for the Philanthropic Sector

69 Welcome to this edition of Patton's Picks, where we delve into The Surprising Science of Meetings by Steven Rogelberg. This groundbreaking book offers a data-driven approach to transforming one of the most dreaded parts of organizational life: meetings. Rogelberg uses his research to provide practical strategies that ensure meetings boost productivity, rather than drain it. Here’s why The Surprising Science of Meetings is essential for nonprofit leaders:

  • You Want to Enhance Productivity & Organization: Rogelberg provides innovative techniques for making meetings more efficient and engaging, ensuring they contribute positively to organizational goals.

  • You Seek to Improve Communication: The book offers insights into facilitating effective communication within meetings, ensuring that every participant has a voice and that discussions are directed towards meaningful outcomes.

  • You Aim to Master Management Practices: Effective meeting management is highlighted as a key leadership skill, crucial for maintaining team focus and driving collective action towards shared objectives.

Stay tuned for more of Patton's Picks, your essential guide to resources that prepare you for a rewarding journey in nonprofit leadership.


Dr. Patton McDowell, CFRE, MBA, is the creator of the innovative PMA Mastermind Leadership Program, a unique offering designed to elevate nonprofit leaders through comprehensive training and peer collaboration. He is also the author of the best-selling book, Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, and host of the weekly podcast with the same name, available here. Since founding PMA Nonprofit Leadership in 2009, Patton has strategically guided over 300 nonprofit organizations to achieve their fullest potential. A Certified Fundraising Executive and Master Trainer for AFP Global, he serves as Executive in Residence at Cornell University's Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy and as Director of the Institute for Philanthropic Leadership.

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