Johanna Rothman

MARCH 27, 2020

I found the biggest change when I started to work remotely was how meetings changed. When we meet in a conference room, we can see each other. The cameras mimic how we meet in person. I see too many meetings (in-person or remote) where the people don't know what to expect. In Manage It! There's no agenda.

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Markovitz Consulting

MAY 29, 2018

I doubt Netflix was thinking how Jim Womack would apply lean to their board meetings. But in a new article , the Harvard Business Review describes how the company reinvented board meetings by creating a better way to share information with its board of directors. Senior management responds to the questions prior to the meeting.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 30, 2015

Take responsibility for getting the most value out of the next conference you attend. By planning ahead and thinking strategically, a conference can generate sales, increase business, improve vendor relationships and initiate strategic partnerships. Five Reasons to Go to a Conference. Before the Conference.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 10, 2023

Attend Industry Events Industry events, such as conferences, workshops, and networking events, are great opportunities to meet and connect with professionals in the consulting field. The post Networking your Way into Management Consulting first appeared on Tom Spencer.

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Johanna Rothman

JANUARY 18, 2022

The collocated Cambridge people often couldn't get a conference room. That meant they need to join meetings from their laptops. Since the company had “good technology” in the conferences rooms, the managers didn't want to pay for people to get a (duplicate) good audio/video setup in the office.

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The Fearless Marketer

JANUARY 20, 2020

I’ve been writing a lot about the importance of setting up meetings with prospective clients and those who can lead you to prospective clients. How to Get 100 Meetings. More Meetings = More Clients. But what do you actually say in such a meeting that will move things forward and lead to more valuable connections?

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Harmonious Workplaces

JANUARY 11, 2024

Leaders striving for a better workplace may suffer consequences In a recent post on LinkedIn from the Business & Management Consultants open group, a contributor posted, “A manager who challenges the boss and stands up for their team, despite risking their own career, is a true leader.” I complied; he didn’t.

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Markovitz Consulting

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

They’re not ending their work from home policies, but increasingly higher ranking staff are coming back to the mothership, particularly for important meetings. When everyone is working from home and meetings are conducted by Zoom it’s easy to remember to bring everyone to the virtual table.

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Johanna Rothman

MARCH 27, 2020

I found the biggest change when I started to work remotely was how meetings changed. When we meet in a conference room, we can see each other. The cameras mimic how we meet in person. I see too many meetings (in-person or remote) where the people don't know what to expect. In Manage It! There's no agenda.

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Markovitz Consulting

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

They’re not ending their work from home policies, but increasingly higher ranking staff are coming back to the mothership, particularly for important meetings. When everyone is working from home and meetings are conducted by Zoom it’s easy to remember to bring everyone to the virtual table.

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Nash Consulting

MAY 6, 2020

How to Have Effective and Enjoyable Workplace Meetings This meeting started 10 minutes late. Jerry has his head down on the conference room table. Can we just get this meeting started already? I literally have no clue what we’re meeting about. This meeting has officially sucked my soul right out of me.

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Harvard Business

JUNE 29, 2018

If you knew about a technology that would help you improve organizational alignment, cut meeting times, and increase engagement in discussions, surely you’d use it all the time, right? Meetings Take Half as Long. Watch this very amusing “ conference call in real life ” video to see how ineffective these calls can be.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 14, 2020

Good managers use phrases and words that are different from other bosses. A key attribute about good managers is that they talk differently than their colleagues, and that adds to our sense of empowerment. Good managers do this concisely but with passion, not matter what the work is. It set a light tone to our brief meeting.

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Harvard Business

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

Steven Rogelberg, a professor at UNC Charlotte, has spent decades researching workplace meetings and reports that many of them are a waste of time. Because the vast majority of managers aren’t trained in or reviewed on effective meeting management.

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Brimstone Consulting

MARCH 3, 2021

Managing the hybrid of office and non-office work concurrently is the next challenge. Knowledge workers laughed at bathroom Zoom calls and weird camera angles, but we are now as good at meeting and interacting on Web-based meeting platforms as when everyone was in the same virtual room. Manage Technology.

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IMC USA

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

Successful Management Consultants from around the Globe to Gather in Orlando, FL. The Conference for Successful Management Consultants. WASHINGTON, DC – The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA), announced that it will host Grow! About the Institute of Management Consultants USA. 202.367.1261.

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Makarios Consulting

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Some talk about verbal “arm-wrestling” in the conference room where the opponents are also close colleagues, or ferocious disagreements that produce outstanding new approaches and ideas. Such a situation is healthy if it meets the following criteria: E veryone leaves the discussion aligned on the final decision. Voices may be raised.

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IMC USA

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Moreover, in July a personal trip to Russia gave me the opportunity to meet with four IMC members from that country. In early October in San Diego at our conference we celebrated IMC USA’s 50 th anniversary. In Milan a few weeks ago, I attended the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes (ICMCI) annual conference.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 4, 2023

The traditional methods of governance, often characterized by bureaucratic hurdles, delayed decision-making, and limited stakeholder engagement, no longer meet the demands of the modern era. For example, project management platforms like Trello and Asana can allow teams to create virtual boards, assign tasks, and track progress in real-time.

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MishTalk

DECEMBER 5, 2013

I am pleased to announce the second annual Wine County Conference , to be held May 1st & 2nd, 2014. We have an exciting lineup of speakers for this year''s conference. For speaker bios, please check out Wine Country Conference Speakers. Last conference, we arranged wine tours. Stay an extra day and golf or travel.

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Tom Spencer

AUGUST 12, 2022

For example, it can be hard to create the same dynamic during an online meeting since the majority of the meaning in our communication is conveyed via body language. Limited ability to see and interact with other people on a conference call reduces non-verbal communication methods such as physical posture, hand gestures, and use of space.

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Tom Spencer

MARCH 15, 2024

Active engagement with the design community through attendance at industry conferences, participation in online forums, and following influential designers can help designers to acquire valuable insights. Staying on top of the latest trends is not merely about a quest for novelty.

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Markovitz Consulting

JULY 1, 2020

It’s also due to the overwhelming increase in the time we’re spending in virtual meetings. My clients tell me that they’re often on video calls for six or seven hours a day—and I’m pretty sure that in the pre-COVID-19 era, they seldom spent seven consecutive hours locked in a conference room with colleagues.

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Johanna Rothman

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Then I read Lorin Hochstein's brilliant assessment in On productivity metrics and management consultants. Speaking possibilities: Give public talks at conferences and meetups. Now that we have many options for virtual meetings, I can stay safe in my office and meet nice people all over the world.

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Johanna Rothman

APRIL 15, 2022

Are they then supposed to return to meet in the office on Thursday?” ” Several teams asked questions about meeting rooms and the availability of those rooms. They knew from experience that there were not enough meeting rooms for everyone to meet. The managers used principles to decide. Online Workshops.

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MishTalk

JUNE 19, 2015

Emergence Meeting Monday, Unscheduled ECB Conference Call Today There's an Emergency Meeting of Eurozone Leader on Monday to discuss Greece, but the ECB may very well act in advance. Mike "Mish" Shedlock [link] Mike "Mish" Shedlock is a registered investment advisor representative for SitkaPacific Capital Management.

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Billable Percentage

MARCH 14, 2017

Here’s the quote: Meetings are expensive. Based on that comment, it’s become clear to me that too much of the time, we take a passive approach to meetings that waste everyone’s time and money. As such, I think it’s incumbent on us all to hold more effective meetings. Start on Time and End on Time.

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Tom Spencer

JULY 21, 2023

AI-powered tools offer individuals a range of ways to boost their individual productivity including assistance with task prioritization, time management, professional development, and a range of other activities. They can also assist in automatically generating citations, formatting bibliographies, and managing references.

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Harvard Business

OCTOBER 24, 2018

You and about 20 of your coworkers are sitting around a crowded conference room table, discussing the details of some project. Others have tuned the meeting out, retreating to their laptops or phones. People hate to be excluded, so meeting organizers often invite anyone who might need to be involved to avoid hurt feelings.

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Rick Conlow

DECEMBER 14, 2019

Good managers are different from other bosses. A key attribute about good managers is that they talk differently than their colleagues, and that adds to our sense of empowerment. 10 Phrases from Good Managers. 10 Phrases from Good Managers. Good managers do this concisely but with passion, not matter what the work is.

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IMC USA

JANUARY 10, 2019

January 10, 2019 — The Institute of Management Consultants USA (IMC USA) has launched a new brand and redesigned its website to better serve members. Founded in 1968, IMC USA exists to promote excellence and ethics in management consulting. Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

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Effective Managers

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Owners, executives and managers face an unprecedented time of turmoil and disruption. Whether team members are managers themselves or non-managerial employees, the decision to work from home, to work on site, or to vary between both is driven by a large number of factors. Yes, the hybrid work team is here to stay. Communicate often.

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Peter Stark

OCTOBER 31, 2020

For those of us who are used to managing people in person, remote leadership adds a new element. If team members have clear goals, expectations and timeframes for accomplishment, it will be a lot easier to maintain accountability by focusing on results and meeting their goals. This time, it will just need to be over a video conference.

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Management Consulted

DECEMBER 16, 2008

Bankers do some for roadshows, due diligence, etc but spend 90% of their time in one office until you’re partner-level (this is investment banking; you can expect more travel in private equity and investment management). Relationship with coworkers, managers, and firm. This is less discussed but equally important.

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Rick Conlow

MARCH 29, 2021

Managers often miss the greatest leadership principle of all-time. Let’s get to where the rubber meets the road. A time management study by Theodore Barry and Associates showed that 40-50% of employee time is unproductive! Think about that, why wouldn’t the manager talk about what to do.

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Melissa Agnes

MARCH 7, 2016

But while external communications are typically top of mind in a crisis (at least for the organizations with a mindset on communication), there is an equally important stakeholder group that is often overlooked when it comes to crisis management: the internal stakeholders. The importance of internal crisis communications. This is critical.

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Successful Independent Consulting

DECEMBER 30, 2017

Over the last 20 years I’ve interacted with probably a thousand management consultants, from local independent practitioners to global “big four” advisors. Manages expectations — Doesn’t over-commit. A skilled facilitator — Easily manages groups with disparate views and backgrounds and achieves stated meeting/project goals.

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