Galley and Sample Book Reviews
•	Book Information/Galley Data
•	Sample 1 for R.A!R.A!  Business or Individual 
•	Sample 2 for R.A!R.A!  Business Commuter/Traveler
•	Sample 3 for R.A!R.A!  Team or Project
•	Sample 4 for R.A!R.A!  HR or Training 
•	Sample 5 for R.A!R.A!  Coach or Meeting Facilitator
 
Book Information/Galley Data
 
Book Title:  R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach
Business and Economics Categories:  Business Communication, Skills, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Time Management
ISBN:  1-4196-5367-9
List Price:   $14.99                       Trim Size:  7” x 10”                      Total Pages:  64
Binding:  Paperback                    Illustrations/Examples:  36      Forms:  10
Publication Date:
Order from:  www.Amazon.com 
Author:  Shirley Fine Lee	Publisher:  Booksurge Publishing LLC	
Address:
1754 Glencairn 
Lewisville, TX 75067
Phone: (214)457-5736
Email: slee@shirleyfinelee.com
Website:  www.ShirleyFineLee.com	Address:
7290 B Investment Drive 
Charleston, SC 29418
Phone: (843)789-5185  
Fax: (843)577-7506
Website:  www.booksurgepublishing.com	

 
 
Sample 1 for R.A!R.A!  Business or Individual                        Number of Words in Review = 361
 
How much time and money is lost each year in ineffective meetings?  Isn’t this the reason many people give for dreading their next meeting?  What can be done about making meetings more effective that will make attendees feel they are not wasting their time?   Is the answering reading another book about meeting management?   
Can reading a book really be the answer? As we all may know, many books related to meetings are designed primarily for presenters, event coordinators, managers, or meeting facilitators.  However, Shirley Fine Lee’s book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach” is designed for any meeting or group member who wishes to learn tools that will make their meetings more effective as well as simple methods for applying them to increase productivity.   The easy-to-follow book provides explanations, illustrations, detailed examples and usable forms so readers can begin immediate practice of the skills they will learn.  Not only does the book cover the mechanics of productive meetings, it includes a problem section on what can derail a meeting and how to get things back on track.
The 57-plus pages of  R.A!R.A! help make meetings more effective by offering a quick look at basic meeting management principles and the related skills needed through the RA!RA! approach, which stands for Roles, Agenda, Records, and Action.  In just a few hours of reading, we learn:  the necessary meeting roles, how to get the right people there, how to start and end meetings on time, how to accomplish more in each meeting, how to insure meeting ideas and decisions are captured, how to accomplish needed tasks and follow-up outside the meeting, what may detract from a meeting and how to deal with it, and how to improve future meetings.   
In summary, the book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach” is a no-nonsense guide that can help anyone prepare for meetings in which they will be participating or facilitating.  In it, Shirley Fine Lee explains how to assign roles, create a clear agenda, keep records, and assign actions for follow up -- thus maximizing the effectiveness of every meeting.  Buy the book on www.Amazon.com today and see what it does for you!
 
Sample 2 for R.A!R.A!  Business Commuter/Traveler        Number of Words in Review = 176
 
Many of us recognize the need to utilize our time wisely.  Therefore, when commuting or traveling, we often take along something to read in order to pass the time or help us with some business issue.  Now available on www.Amazon.com is a new book that will make good use of our time.  The book is appropriately titled “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach” by Shirley Fine Lee.  
The R.A!R.A! approach is a way to plan, execute, and follow-up effective meetings.  After a short time reading, it provides the reader with details to develop skills on meeting processes involving Roles, Agenda,  Records, and Actions, as well as how to handle problems that may disrupt or distract from a meeting.  
It may seem like magic that you can actually learn while you wait for or ride on a bus, train, or plane, but this book does just that for you.  Get a copy for your next trip, practice what you learn in each meeting you attend, and see if you don’t feel like a wizard as well!

 
Sample 3 for R.A!R.A!  Team or Project                             Number of Words in Review = 178
 
Do your team meetings often start late and go over the time set?  Do your project meetings seem to accomplish little or nothing?  If you answered YES to either question, you should read Shirley Fine Lee's book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach”.  
This new book, available on www.Amazon.com, is a no-nonsense guide that can help anyone prepare for meetings in which they will be participating or leading.  In it Ms. Lee explains how to use the R.A!R.A! approach to assign Roles, create a clear Agenda, keep Records, and assign Actions for follow up -- thus maximizing the effectiveness of every meeting.
R.A!R.A! is an easy-to-follow book written in a workbook style which aids in quick learning of ways to improve meetings after just a few hours of reading.  It provides great tools to help work teams or project teams develop meeting skills.  The book contains explanatory text and illustrations for quick skill building, which include process flow charts, diagrams, tables, and example forms. This book includes reproducible forms for use in making meetings immediately more effective.

Sample 4 for R.A!R.A!  HR or Training                             Number of Words in Review = 406
 
Why do employees typically groan when they are called into another meeting?  Why do even the most energetic and gung-ho employees have to be practically bribed with free food just to amble reluctantly into a conference room?  Certainly it cannot be because they dislike their coworkers, or have no interest in being part of the success of their project.  In far too many cases, their reticence is a result of painful memories of previous meetings that were largely a waste of time.
Shirley Fine Lee, an experienced consultant in organization and communication development and training, has created an outstanding guide to help both meeting facilitators and members make the most out of their time together.  In her book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach”, she clearly explains how to use roles, agendas, records, and actions, in order to energize all of the meeting participants, help keep everyone on track, avoid losing important decisions and other information in the fog of memory, and ensure that employees understand and can tackle the assignments that they have received.
“R.A!RA!” is written in a workbook format that will appeal to individuals as a self-improvement tool or to trainers for use as a workbook in a workshop.  The easy-to-follow book aids readers in learning faster and becoming more flexible in the fast-paced business environment because it contains explanatory text and illustrations for quick skill building, which include process flow charts, diagrams, tables, and example forms.   Permission to copy the forms for re-use is provided.  This book is available on www.Amazon.com.  Anyone interested in using the forms for workshops or teams may check the author’s website (www.ShirleyFineLee.com) for how to get standard 8.5 X 11 inch forms.  Contact the author if a desire for PowerPoint slides exists as she may offer this as an enhancement for trainers.
As a self-paced training tool, “R.A!R.A!”helps make meetings more effective by offering basic meeting management principles and the related skills needed through the RA!RA! approach and other tips.  In just a few hours of reading, readers will learn:  the necessary meeting roles, how to get the right people there, how to start and end meetings on time, how to accomplish more in each meeting, how to insure meeting ideas and decisions are captured, how to accomplish needed tasks and follow-up outside the meeting, what may detract from a meeting and how to deal with it, and how to improve future meetings.   

 
Sample 5 for R.A!R.A!  Coach or Meeting Facilitator     Number of Words in Review = 409
 
Is it your role to facilitate meetings or coach other groups whose meetings are not productive towards more effective meetings using various meetings tools?  Do you recognize that many people do not enjoy attending meetings because they feel little gets accomplished and therefore their time is wasted?  If this is you or someone you know, then check out Shirley Fine Lee's new book “R.A!R.A! A Meeting Wizard's Approach” available on www.Amazon.com.
As you may know, most books related to meetings are designed primarily for presenters, event coordinators, managers, or meeting facilitators.  R.A!R.A! is an easy-to-follow book in a workbook style that is designed for any group member who wishes to learn tools that will make their meetings more effective as well as simple methods for applying them to increase productivity.   It provides detailed examples and usable forms so meeting members can begin immediate practice to increase their effectiveness. The book applies to any group regardless of whether the group is public or private, or whether the group comes together for social or business reasons.  
The RA!RA! book offers basic meeting management principles and enhances the related skills needed through forms, examples, and other tips.  In just a few hours of reading or review, group members will learn:  the necessary meeting roles, how to get the right people there, how to start and end meetings on time, how to accomplish more in each meeting, how to insure meeting ideas and decisions are captured, how to accomplish needed tasks and follow-up outside the meeting, what may detract from a meeting and how to deal with it, and how to improve future meetings.   If you are interested in using the forms for groups, check the author’s website (www.ShirleyFineLee.com) for how to get standard 8.5 X 11 inch forms.  
In summary, Ms. Lee chose a wizard as her book’s icon because it can imply magic or skill.  Once people learn the simple skill of planning, things appear to work magically for that person or group.  This 64-page how-to book serves as a guide to help with meetings by giving the reader essential planning principles and four keys to success.  With R.A!R.A!, the reader learns to use an approach where planning meetings includes assigning Roles and creating an Agenda as well as their use in meetings.  Then they learn it is important to keep Records and assign Actions during the meeting and as use for a follow-through tool afterwards.