First edition, first printing in 2009, no obi, a very clean book. (As of September 14, 2025) "Tate no Kaigi Yoko no Kaigi: Jikan Hangen, Seisansei Baizo no Jissen Know-how" (Vertical Meetings, Horizontal Meetings: Practical Know-how for Halving Time and Doubling Productivity) Keiichi Hisatsune Price: ¥1500 "Vertical meetings" between superiors and subordinates, and "horizontal meetings" that span departments. --Their purposes and meeting techniques differ. Packed with know-how for halving time and doubling productivity! The purpose of "vertical meetings" between superiors and subordinates is understanding and communication. The purpose of "horizontal meetings" that span departments is planning, conceptualization, and creation. Bad meetings such as "meeting but not discussing, discussing but not deciding, never acting, and not taking responsibility for actions" are rampant and repeated. This is a powerful book that solves all the problems of such "bad meetings." In "vertical meetings," the book unravels problems from the perspectives of both superiors and subordinates, offering concrete advice. On the other hand, in "horizontal meetings," the book addresses troubles that arise during meetings across departments and the unique concerns that do not arise in hierarchical relationships. By examining how work is done between departments, readers will learn about "cross-organizational ways of working." The book also touches on the "meeting techniques of the web age," which are just beginning. A must-read for everyone from facilitators to new employees. You're sure to find helpful hints. #KeiichiHisatsune #Keiichi_Hisatsune #book #society/management