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CAT Waves Interactivating Perfect Strangers Why do we still tolerate meetings and conferences that deliver far less value than they cost? In this provocative and practical book, meeting design pioneer Maarten Vanneste reveals the one tiny improvement that changes everything: CAT — Conversations About the Topic.

Drawing on 40 years of experience, first-principles thinking, and supporting science, Vanneste demonstrates how replacing the ineffective Q&A with short, structured small-group conversations dramatically multiplies networking (up to 10× more high-quality connections with “perfect strangers”), boosts learning by approximately 25%, and ignites intrinsic motivation — all at a close to zero cost and minimal effort. Whether you lead corporate meetings, association conferences, training sessions: any kind of gathering, this book shows you exactly why and how to design “waves” of presentation and conversation that make participants learn more, connect better, enjoy the experience far more, and generate real ROI long after the event ends.

Even with limited time or money, you can make CAT your new standard and turn every gathering into a powerful engine for progress, innovation, and business results.

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