Mission Critical Meetings shows the reader how to facilitate meetings that participants will look forward to. It explains how to get participants engaged, keep everyone on track, boost creativity and foster a sense of teamwork.

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This book offers thought-provoking ideas and actionable advice from librarians who have implemented replicable and scalable initiatives that have helped their institutions understand and address issues surrounding the concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion.