by Sahil MehtaSeptember 21, 2016 There have been too many articles, white papers, and case studies written on the “death of the annual performance review.” But when you brush past the hyperbole, you find a diverse list of successful companies changing the way they measure employees. Surprisingly, it’s not just the Googles, Zappos, or *insert … Continue reading 6 Tested Techniques for Dramatically Improved One on One Meetings
by Lucas Miller Follow @EchelonCopySeptember 16, 2016 I’m a fairly young guy, but growing up, the older I became, the more my mother would hound me about the importance of not “wasting time” on electronic gadgets and gizmos. And with good reason—what started out as an fascination with Tamagotchis, Game Boys and flip phones soon … Continue reading 3 Reasons Why Face-to-Face Meetings Are Still Important In Our Digital Day and Age
by Maddie Cary July 13, 2016July 13, 2016 PPC agency life can be hectic – bouncing from tasks, meetings, phone calls, training, blog-reading. Within a given week, I can average 4-7 meetings per day. Sometimes it’s amazing that we can balance getting all of our tactical work done when comparing the time we spend living … Continue reading 3 Ways to Run More Effective Client Meetings
by Austin Iuliano March 8, 2016 Follow @austiniulianoMarch 8, 2016 Like most blogs and business, I spend a lot of time talking business with my partner throughout the day. A 15-minute chat here, an hour discussion, a 20-minute strategy foray. If you are a business, chances are you have a daily hour-long meeting… or more … Continue reading How to Save 10 Hours a Week and Cut Out Long Meetings
by BusinessVibes January 22, 2016 Follow @businessvibesJanuary 22, 2016 Conducting business meetings can turn out to be a very complicated process, especially in today’s busy world. Yet they are a vital aspect of a business’s welfare, so it is important that they are handled efficiently. Fortunately, advancements in technology have made it possible for businesses … Continue reading Video Conferencing: A Better Way to Conduct Business Meetings
by Leslie Clavin January 20, 2016January 20, 2016 Everyone has been there. You come into work, check your calendar, and see that your day is packed full of meetings. So what do you do? I found a coping method that might seem unusual – TED Talks. I’ll explain: SHIFTers are fortunate to receive the week … Continue reading 5 TED Talks to Get You Through a Rough Day of Meetings
by Kathi Miller-Miller January 7, 2016 Follow @KathimilleJanuary 7, 2016 Are you dreading that first completely unproductive, time wasting meeting 2016? If so, you’ve got lots of company! Meetings that start late; run long and meander more off topic than on are unprofessional, highlight poor communication and leadership skills and a complete waste of everyone’s … Continue reading 7 Simple Tips for Insanely Productive Meetings in 2016
by Jacob Shriar December 5, 2015 Follow @jacobshriarDecember 5, 2015 On average, employees are attending up to 62 meetings per month, half of which are considered a waste of time1. In a month there are 20 work days, which averages to 3.1 meetings per day. Of those 3.1 meetings per day, most are spread throughout … Continue reading 6 Tips To Make Meetings More Useful
Sabrina AtienzaAugust 31, 2015 A good meeting is efficient, gets to the point and drives results in your team. The problem is many meetings don’t end up like that. They can drag on for hours, and attendees wilt like flowers as point after tangential point blows around the conference table like a tumbleweed. Have a … Continue reading Here’s Why That Expert Advice Isn’t Going to Fix Your Meetings
Louis FoongJuly 17, 2015 We’ve all been to meetings that were less than optimal in the productivity department. You know how they go – idle chit chat, boring presentations, brainstorming sessions that generate tons of ideas, and no new activity. You’re not alone. In fact, according to this infographic by Fuze.com, unproductive meetings waste over … Continue reading Getting The Most Out Of Your Meetings [Infographic]
