for moderators AND panelists
585466
I'm not a fan of panels because so often they are bad, so it's great to have a resource on how to do them better. The book is targeted at the moderator, but could also be useful for being a good panelist. It's packed full of tips - including a comprehensive step by step guide of how to prepare and ways to mix things up. Highly recommend if you are involved in any kind of panel!
4952041
This revision toolbox is a great source to show the differences between editing and revising. The book offers strategies and suggestions that are easy to implement in the class.
4529515
Nice proceedings book with good articles. It is useful for seeing discussions of recent research interests. The questions and answers after the talks are reproduced after the text of the papers which always adds a human touch to the proceedings.
2638601
This is a great idea. Some of the questions won't have answers that change year by year, and a few are a bit boring (What's up right now?). Overall, it is recommended.
3069835
I took a workshop facilitated by the author, last week.  It was an excellent workshop; providing the ins and outs of speaking and presenting to an audience.  This book is a fine companion to the workshop.

Three things I liked about Kristin's instruction and this book are 1) the content - many practical tips for all stages of speaking, from preparation through follow-up, 2) the process - engaging, making it easy to see how to connect best practices to my world, and 3) sustaining -  offering up lots of ways to continue the learning, and make it happen.

Note: Whether your mind is on delivering keynote speeches or facilitating hands-on workshops, this book has the goods.
4680303
This is a fantastic resource for teachers and presenters. I had the misfortune of attending a conference shortly after starting the book and was dismayed at how bad many of the presentations were in light of just the few little tips and ideas I'd already seen. I can easily see myself referring back time and again as I work on my own sessions.
683797
The author did an excellent job of covering some of the larger issues I've faced when starting a community. I am not new to running forums at all, but reading an expert's perspective and seeing how someone has successfully done it in the past has opened up several new avenues of opportunity for me.

Money well spent.
1596107
Cyberspace has created different virtual communities some of which are moderated and some that are not. Whatever the need for each of the groups, it is important to know that this trend will continue to exist even as we use the Internet for different activities going into the future. Good topic for all age groups. Recommended.
3213680
Panelas Book is a great resource for individual and group therapy. There are an array of wonderful coping skills that can be used with many client populations. Really love this book and resource!
137090
This is an attractive and useful travel journal, specifically for the convention traveler. It has several sections. There is a section for expenses, another for autographs, and one for panels, where you can keep a record of the speakers and attendees of the panels you attend, plus the discussion of the panel topic. The journal has a large section of blank pages, which can be used for notes, lists, autographs, drawings, and to keep track of tickets, stubs, and other memorabilia. I am looking forward to using my journal when I attend my next convention.

I recieved the journal in exchange for writing this review.
4125213
While I have not had a chance to completely work through the pages, it is a format that is very helpful to remind one of points that may need to be included and how to refine the content.
261699
It helped me.

Hint hint:use table of contence.

It may be faster!!!:)
1592709
Helpful book; beneficial for initiating small group discussion; some questions found to be inappropriate to subject matter;
4135207
well written, incorporates a variety of insight and background.  This type of material can help organizations, especially churches, to reframe their conversations with more awareness, direction, and insight.
Well worth the read.
Book would be good for group study and discussion as well.
3024125
Very good book and though provoking. My husband and I would read a chapter and discuss what we thought and where we were at in regards to the content.
2393760
This book contains technical stuff as well as regular level material. Some of it will meet the needs of the higher level implementer, and other the regular administrator.
I look forward to it being a useful reference
375578
I am biased but for good reasons. Dr. Lent has helped me become a better manager. So much of what our staff and colleagues think of us depends on whether or not they feel valued. Meetings are a critical opportunity to demonstrate that we value our colleagues. Do we use the time well? Is the dialogue authentic? Does everyone have an genuine chance to give input and influence outcomes? Do meetings help people perform better? Dr. Rick Lent's ideas in this book have helped me ensure that meeting time is used efficiently and effectively, giving people the information they need to make decisions and a chance to influence outcomes.  The "rule of 8," which says that a group larger than eight cannot have a single conversation has been a hallmark of my management for years and has helped me avoid some of the major risks and frustrations of meetings, such as superficial discussions, circuitous conversations, meetings dominated by a few, where others remain silent, unclear decision making, and a rush in the last few minutes of a long and fruitless discussion to name next steps.  I am listed among the acknowledgements and Dr. Lent has helped me become a better manager, so I am biased.  I am biased for good reasons.  His ideas are great and this practical guide will help you too.