Use conference calls to optimize expertise In a recent blog on improving a business’ bottom line through conversion-driven sales campaigns, marketing gurus at Optimize Smart conclude their article with the app AWOL Academy. After all, no business has every knowledge base covered. And the fresh perspective of an outside expert can be as useful as […]
Driving Profit By Reducing Costs With Conference Calls Profit is essentially revenue minus costs, so by reducing costs with conference calls you are already on your way towards successfully increasing profit. What better way to start than to save on something you do regularly in your professional life? That’s right, I’m talking about conference calls. […]
If organizations want to succeed, they need to model their information sharing on the most sophisticated and efficient information processor on the planet: the human brain. Every day, humanity makes 50 billion cellphone calls, and sends 300 billion emails. But just one person's brain sends more messages than that! It sends about 10,000 times as […]
Until you have set up a conference call, it can seem a little “complicated” or “challenging.” Not as complicated as getting four boyfriends or spouses out of the way for an evening, but then, what is? Let’s compare setting up a conference call versus getting the girls together to go see a good movie. Pick […]
Simple teleconference technology adds value In Jim Estill’s book “Time Leadership”, he describes how to use the “Power of While” to blend two compatible activities to get more out of life. An example would be a busy University student listening to a lecture podcast or audio tape while they go for a morning run. The […]
Getting an accurate head count for any event is tricky. Anyone whose been left waiting on wedding RSVPs knows this pain intimately. There are those guests who swear they’re coming but neglect to show up; those who send their regrets then arrive with a guest; and, perhaps worst of all, the flip floppers who […]
Conference call technology helps spread the Word I don’t know about you, but after I’ve slaved over a hot sermon all week, it feels like a bit of a let-down once it is preached and gone. “Plunk goes another one,” like a drop of water into the endless ocean of sermons. Is that all? Luckily, […]
Reach the “tipping point” sooner In any organization, there comes a time when a new idea or procedure must be introduced. Cue the theme music from “Jaws”. For most people, the status quo offers a warm, fuzzy sense of security; so new ideas can trigger irrational fears and generate unreasonable “push back”. The best way […]
There is no bigger faux pas in the business world than calling someone by the wrong name. This is particularly offensive when the mislabeled party happens to be a longstanding employee or important stakeholder. Now, it’s one thing to avoid doing it when your face to face with the person, but when you’re on […]
When an organization hits its stride it’s vital to maintain its momentum. Touching base with your team at regular intervals, creates an environment of support that allows employees to flourish. This consistent interaction is even more important when you’re working with a remote team. You don’t have daily water cooler chitchats or birthday cakes in […]
