First edition, first printing, 2009. No obi. A very clean book. (As of September 14, 2025) "Tate no Kaigi Yoko no Kaigi: Jikan Hankan, 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 those that "meet but don't discuss, discuss but don't decide, never act, and don't take responsibility for their actions," are rampant and repeated. This is a powerful book that solves all the problems of these "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," it addresses the troubles that arise during meetings across departments and the unique concerns that don't 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 emerging "meeting techniques for the web age." A must-read for everyone from facilitators to new employees. You're sure to find helpful hints. #KeiichiHisatsune #Keiichi_Hisatsune #book #society/management