How much do you really know about meetings? We all spend hundreds of hours in meetings each year. The 5 P's for a perfect meeting are - preparation, purpose, process, performance and pay-off. By the end of this book you will be able to plan and run effective meetings. You will also understand the different roles and responsibilities, and be able to select the right agenda and minutes style for your meetings. You will also recognise the positive effect of doing everything at the right time. This book is designed to be a practical guide. You will find handy hints and exercises throughout the book. The exercises will test your knowledge or provide you with an opportunity to think about how you and your organisation currently operate.