Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 14, 2020

As a former consultant, attending and facilitating meetings was probably where I spent most of my time. With the lack of physical human interaction, scheduling meetings was the mutually agreed way to even have a simple conversation. Like many of you, I get frustrated by unproductive meetings.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 19, 2022

The concept of virtual meetings is fairly simple. You host a meeting that would otherwise be held physically via an online platform, most probably Teams. One may assume that the etiquette that applies to in-person meetings would also apply to virtual meetings. Make a conscious effort to control your gaze during meetings.

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Tom Spencer

APRIL 12, 2024

Meetings can either be a powerful catalyst for collaboration and decision-making or a drain on time and productivity. Whether you are in consulting, strategy, operations, or product management, the ability to manage meetings effectively is a crucial skill that can significantly impact the success of your endeavors.

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Consulting Success

DECEMBER 17, 2018

How Consultants Make A Great First Impression At Client Meetings with Mark Bowden: Podcast #67 is a post from: Consulting Success. Having four books on the subject under his belt, Mark give some tips on how consultants can make a great first impression.

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David A Fields

MARCH 17, 2020

Clients are shutting down their operations; workshops and meetings are being called off; in fact, the entire economy appears to be headed for an … Continued. The post 10 Tough-Times Strategies for Consulting Firms appeared first on David A.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Platform managers and policymakers should recognize the impact of extreme weather on gig economy and take preventive measures to meet user needs during heat waves, balancing operational efficiency with the health of the gig workers. These couriers could end up working hard in heat for an entire summer and only make around $6 in extra money.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 17, 2024

More than four years after the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, what do we know about how meetings have (or haven’t) gotten back to “normal,” particularly amid calls back to the office? Further, data shows that meeting participation and camera usage correlates with retention.

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Johanna Rothman

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

” It's too hard to find time to meet. We can't find a place to meet. If we're back in the office, we have no meeting rooms. Or, we have some remote people, so we need several “places” to meet and the technology to support all those places. about meetings. We all have them. Most of us hate them.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Generative AI will forever change the way meetings are conducted. In the near future, meetings will offer personalized content and purpose-driven expertise, while also serving as guardians against bias and promoting active learning.

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Harvard Business

MAY 20, 2024

Traditional advice for leaders who want to increase meeting participation call for clarifying expectations, setting clear agendas, and asking open-ended questions. Managers who want their teams to be more engaged in meetings need to foster a safe, inclusive team culture, which requires a deep understanding of their team’s unique dynamics.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 5, 2024

These meetings, in which supervisors discuss and adjust ratings across the company, are often intended to eradicate bias. In fact, they can have the opposite effect.

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 29, 2024

Do you find meetings with your team disintegrate into dysfunction and chaos, resulting in ineffective decision-making, inadequate solutions, and team members — including yourself — with deflated morale? Team” is a misnomer for these bodies; “group” is more accurate.

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Successful Independent Consulting

AUGUST 31, 2020

You may need to have more meetings because you won't be able to bump into them, or just walk over to their desk, but don't be shy about it. Let's meet on Thursday to cover these topics, and then we'll connect again on Monday and we'll address these other topics." Let's maybe meet for coffee. What time might work?"

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Harmonious Workplaces

DECEMBER 27, 2023

This delay can mean missing out on top candidates who may accept other offers and can also impact the company’s ability to meet business objectives that depend on timely hiring. Slower Hiring Process: The lack of resources and expertise in recruitment can lead to a slower hiring process. References Allen, D., & Vardaman, J.

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Harvard Business

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

In this article, the author offers practical tips for holding a successful skip-level meeting. After all, leadership is not only about managing those below you, but also navigating the complexities above.

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Tom Spencer

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The post When Banks Meet Bots: The AI Transformation of Finance first appeared on Tom Spencer. By balancing innovation with responsibility, the banking industry can unlock the full potential of AI, offering better products and services while ensuring the security and trust of their customers.

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Markovitz Consulting

DECEMBER 1, 2020

Four-hour meetings? Too much structure creates inefficiency, and eventually bureaucratic paralysis —typically manifested as excessive (and often low-value) meetings, the necessity of obtaining approvals from multiple tiers of management, an overload of initiatives and KPIs, and a nearly suffocating volume of email. Long commutes?

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Harvard Business

JANUARY 9, 2024

A conversation with UNC’s Steven Rogelberg on one of the most important tools a manager has.

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David A Fields

JULY 14, 2020

Your consulting firm has adjusted to the lack of in-person meetings, conferences, meals, and walk-the-halls opportunities. Since you can’t attract or court Belinda Buyalot in person, you’ve moved your consulting firm’s visibility-building, marketing, and business development efforts online. So has everyone else.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Meet Sheila. Sheila doesn’t have a terrific network in the industry you’re targeting and she’s never worked with a consulting firm; however, she’s proven she can open doors and get meetings. She’s a sales wizard. Fearless, charismatic, bright, resilient, persistent. … Continued. … Continued. appeared first on David A.

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

When a prospect invites you to present your consulting firm’s capabilities, you know you’ll walk into an uber high-potential meeting. Your prospect is already aware of her need and wants to solve it. The only question is whether your capabilities impress her. Not exactly.

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Consulting Matters

MARCH 3, 2021

What will turn website visitors into discovery meetings and discovery meetings into signed contracts is speaking their language (not yours.). Your voice is what you say when you're comfortable with someone you're helping and when you adapt your language to meet others where they are at.

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Consulting Success

JANUARY 28, 2022

Scheduling meetings. Many years ago (almost 23 years ago to be exact!) when I started my first consulting business, I was convinced I could do everything myself. Client calls. Creating PowerPoints. Following up. Bookkeeping. 6 Simple Steps To Hiring An Administrative Assistant (For Consultants) is a post from: Consulting Success.

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Consulting Success

DECEMBER 20, 2021

If before, business travels and face-to-face meetings were required, How To Build A Sustainable Consulting Business With Kate Gaertner: Podcast #218 is a post from: Consulting Success. Michael Zipursky’s guest in this episode is Kate Gaertner, the Founder and CEO of TripleWin Advisory.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 27, 2024

Some professional salespeople recommend that you never say you’re available on the day a prospect suggests for a meeting, even if you are free that day. Instead, they advise you counter with a date a week or two later than the prospect asked for.

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Harvard Business

MAY 15, 2024

Approaching a conversation about improving an employee’s performance requires preparation, empathy, and a focus on collaboration.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The core premise of the strategic concept of “proximity” is that, thanks to digital technologies, value is being created closer and closer to the moment of demand — not just in time but also physically closer. This means companies can, in effect, procrastinate and wait until customer demand is present before producing an actual product or service.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 14, 2018

The meeting is swimming along smoothly and you’re basking in the warm glow of another happy client. Picture yourself presenting your final results from a project to your client. Then, your client asks, “Buddyboy, could you slice the data one more way so we can see impact by geographic area?” Setting aside your confusion over [ ]

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

You get to roll up your sleeves and solve the problems that clients can’t because they’re too busy going to meetings, playing politics and engaging in other clienty stuff. Fun in a “get your hands dirty and muck around in the mud while eating designer truffles” kind of way. … Continued.

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Management Consulted

JUNE 2, 2021

Meet Steven, an Air Force Academy Grad who ended up landing offers from both Deloitte and KPMG! How did he do it? Keep reading for lessons you should apply to your own experience to land a consulting offer. Table of… Read Article.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 4, 2018

Yes, I thought the meeting went exceptionally well too! If you want to grow your business or meet your financial goals, charge what you’re worth! If you’re not going to raise rates at the beginning of the year, start dropping hints to manage expectations. The best time is right after a “win” or other milestone.

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