| TITLE : SALES MEETINGS THAT SELL. |
Contents
1 A Perspective 1
How sales meetings evolved; understanding both the salesman and
the front-row audience.
2 Themes 18
Their use and misuse; the need for unity; theme implementation;
the role of the writer; excellence vs.
mediocrity.
3 The Accommodations 32
Choosing the site: domestic, offshore, foreign,
shipboard; dining, wining, and playing.
4 Executive Speeches 51
The art of writing for the ear; how to prepare and
deliver an effective talk.
5 Media 67
Films, slides, TV, live entertainment, and the mechanical
requirements.
6 Recognition 83
How some of America's corporations practice the art
ofencouragement.
7 Small Meetings 99
Communicating through involvement.
8 Evaluation and Followup 116
Measurement by questionnaire; reuse of meeting materials;
reinforcement and reactions.
9 Nine Ways to Kill Sales Meeting 132
Or, "Don't worry. Things will take care of themselves."
Appendix 149
At-a-Glance Guide for Planners of Major Sales Meetings.
Index 155