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Use These Five Hacks To Rein In Meeting Madness

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Research indicates a consistent annual increase in the number of meetings since 2000, with many deemed unnecessary and unproductive, often lacking a clear agenda. The late management guru Peter Drucker was an opinionated prognosticator. He often weighed in on management topics in rather blunt ways, infuriating his critics.

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4 Things to Consider Before Working with a Virtual Financial Adviser

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Though it presented some initial challenges, the shift to online meetings over Zoom or FaceTime enabled financial advisers and investors to grow accustomed to this new normal. One chief benefit of moving to a virtual wealth management model is convenience. Making Sense of Virtual Wealth Management. Communicate beforehand.

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Master the Art of Hosting Engaging Virtual Meetings

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Clearly outline the goal of the meeting and the agenda you’ll be covering Incentivize participation Always gather feedback, be willing to make changes Set clear and defined goals for each meeting Don’t rush into a virtual meeting without preparation. Use attendees’ names throughout your presentation. Start conversations.

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Zooming In On Engagement: How Turning Off Your Camera Can Hurt Your Career

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A valid argument to support this view has ensued: workers might be more engaged when their cameras are turned on, as they can see the facial reactions from their peers and managers. Alex Dunham, Managing Director of Ark and Associate Principal at HLW: As a general rule, having cameras on during virtual meetings does improve engagement.

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5 Ways to Put Mindfulness to Work in Your Life

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You almost need a black belt in emotion management in today’s volatile, uncertain and ever-changing organizational landscape,” says Kate Kerr, a mindfulness specialist from Canada. The more time we spend practicing mindfulness and being in the present moment , the more space we might create in our day to get things done,” she says.

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Your Roadmap to Effective Office Systems

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Every office needs different systems to run smoothly, but most administrative professionals will require most or all of the systems in this core group: Time and task management. Project management. Check with all participants on availability for the options presented. Determine the agenda and who is presenting.

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5 Things Every Meeting Management Guru Does

Melissa Peoples

If meeting management is the bane of your existence, then just keep reading. Meeting management is complicated these days, and mismanaged meetings waste your executive’s time, focus, and energy. Successful meeting management doesn't "just happen." Manage the process NOT the content!" and look like a rock star doing it!