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Drive Employee Peak Performance When You Need it Most

Posted by Ted Skinner on Wed, Mar 15, 2023 @ 07:00 AM

What is Organizational Peak Performance in Business?

Organizations strive for excellence to achieve their highest possible performance. It..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Employee Health and Retention

The Perfect Executive Team Meeting: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted by Ted Skinner on Tue, Mar 7, 2023 @ 07:00 AM

There is a lot of pressure on executive teams to perform well. Not only do they need to achieve their own goals, but they also need to..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Go the Second Mile

Effective Team Meetings: How to Run a Team Meeting in 2023

Posted by Ted Skinner on Tue, Feb 28, 2023 @ 02:14 PM

Team meetings are a vital component of any business. It's essential that the employees know and understands what’s going on with the..

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Monthly Meeting Agenda Template [Updated for 2023]

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Feb 28, 2023 @ 11:03 AM

One of the many things I get to do in my role here at Rhythm Systems is work with our CEO Patrick Thean to coordinate and run our monthly..

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Zoom Icebreakers: Comprehensive List of Ice Breakers and Zoom Games for Virtual Meetings in 2023

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, Feb 24, 2023 @ 10:59 AM

As I was scrolling through my social media feeds this week, I noticed a trend that more tech companies are announcing a permanent move to..

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Management Meeting Agenda in 2023: Make Your Management Meetings More Effective

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Feb 20, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

In my last blog, I talked about how most meetings suck. Now, I want to focus our energy on ways to fix them and have effective meetings...

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Skip-Level Meeting Questions and Skip Level Meeting Agenda Updated for 2023

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Feb 20, 2023 @ 09:00 AM

What is a skip-level meeting?

As defined in an article by Jared Lewis, "In a skip-level meeting, upper-level management bypasses mid-level..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Organizational Performance Management in Business

Posted by Ted Skinner on Wed, Jan 25, 2023 @ 06:00 AM

Organizational performance is an essential aspect of any business. Being a growing business is great for attracting and keeping talented..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Daily Huddle Template and Examples from Real Companies Just Like Yours

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Jan 23, 2023 @ 11:00 AM

What is a huddle meeting? The daily huddle meeting has been common practice for many companies for ages. No matter your industry..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

5 Steps to Peak Performance in Business

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Jan 23, 2023 @ 07:00 AM

Peak performance refers to the highest level of performance that an individual or organization can achieve in a particular task or..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, OKRs

Problem Solving Meeting Agenda: 4 Effective Steps to Conduct a Problem Solving Session

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Jan 16, 2023 @ 09:00 AM

I hear time and time again from people that their meetings are a complete waste of time. In fact, they can often be a huge productivity..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

How to be a Good Facilitator: Top 10 Qualities of the Best Facilitators [Updated for 2023]

Posted by Barry Pruitt on Wed, Jan 11, 2023 @ 09:00 AM

Are your meetings the butt of work-related jokes? Why is it that we roll our eyes with disdain when our calendar is loaded with meetings,..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Meeting Planning Checklist: The Meeting Preparation Checklist for Effective Meetings

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Sat, Dec 24, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

Meetings. Most executives spend their days in a haze, bouncing from meeting to conference call to another meeting - back to back to back...

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Weekly Staff Meeting: Time for a Meeting Makeover in 2023 [Infographic]

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Dec 21, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

Weekly Team Meetings…we’ve all got them. Conventional business wisdom has proclaimed since the beginning of time that the weekly staff..

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Leadership Meetings in 2023: Align Your Team and Engage Employees Monthly with this Agenda

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Dec 15, 2022 @ 12:30 PM

For many companies, the idea of the monthly leadership meeting can feel like a burden in an already overly scheduled calendar. Why is this..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

How to Run a Meeting in 2023: 6 Steps for Great Meeting Execution

Posted by Ted Skinner on Thu, Dec 15, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

It’s a fact in today’s business world that meetings typically take up a large part of your day. In fact, some days are spent running from..

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Meeting Audit in 2023: Stop Wasting Precious Time

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Dec 1, 2022 @ 11:03 AM
As we head into 2022, now is the perfect time to step back and take a hard look at your team's meeting rhythms. Much like your junk drawer..
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Hybrid Meeting Norms: Best Practices for Hybrid Team Meetings

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Nov 21, 2022 @ 11:03 AM
As some teams head back into the office, many are facing a unique challenge for the first time - running a meeting where some team members..
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Topics: Effective Meetings

Simplify Your Employee Performance Reviews with an Employee Review System

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Nov 15, 2022 @ 11:15 AM
For many team leaders, HR professionals and individual contributors, the performance review process is one of the most dreaded exercises..
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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Creating Synergy Between Departments and Teams (Updated for 2023)

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Fri, Nov 4, 2022 @ 06:55 AM

One of the most important components of the Rhythm Systems, the Think-Plan-Do methodology is to implement a planning rhythm that includes..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

The Secret Weapon for Accomplishing 100% of Your Annual Plan

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Nov 2, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

Every team is focused on setting their Annual Priorities & Budget for the next year at this time of year. It's an incredible commitment of..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Effective Meetings

Want Better Employee Engagement? START With Your Values!

Posted by Erin Wilson on Mon, Oct 31, 2022 @ 08:00 AM

I know, I know; you've heard it all before! These are the top things to do to retain and attract talent and increase employee engagement in..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Effective Meetings, Go the Second Mile

Questions to Ask a CEO About Strategy

Posted by Ted Skinner on Wed, Oct 26, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

When you work with so many CEOs, you get to see how they approach problems. They may not always tell you everything, but they will share..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Your Journey to Great Strategic Execution in 2023

Posted by Ryan Walcott on Mon, Oct 24, 2022 @ 11:01 AM

How much did misalignment cost your organization last year? Misalignment comes from poor planning, and it results in poor execution and..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Using OKRs for Your Weekly Team Meeting

Posted by Ted Skinner on Thu, Oct 20, 2022 @ 11:03 AM

In working with hundreds of mid-market CEOs as a consultant at Rhythm Systems, I often get asked about KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings, OKRs

What's The Primary Skill To Bring To Your Annual Planning Session? Active Listening!

Posted by Erin Wilson on Thu, Oct 20, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

Active listening skills are more critical than ever, especially as we head into the annual planning season. When we pause to think ..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

How to Run a Meeting: The Effective Meeting Guide

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Sep 28, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

One of the best practices we recommend to all of our clients is rotating facilitation duties for your team’s weekly meeting. There are a..

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What is Strategy Execution Software, and Why do I Need it?

Posted by Ted Skinner on Wed, Sep 28, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

The world has changed dramatically over the past decade. Businesses have become increasingly globalized, competition has intensified, and..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

Retrospective Meetings: Bringing the Post Mortem Business Meeting to Life

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Sep 12, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

You've done it! You and your team have finished a significant project and are ready to celebrate. Your team did a great job adjusting to..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

How to Improve Meeting Effectiveness: 27 Ways to Upgrade Meetings

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Tue, Aug 30, 2022 @ 09:30 AM

How often do you attend meetings where nothing gets accomplished? If you're looking for ways to improve meeting effectiveness, then look..

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Goal Setting for Managers: A Guide to Goal Setting

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Aug 29, 2022 @ 06:00 AM

Use the SMART Goals Framework

The SMART goals framework helps you set realistic goals that are measurable, attainable, relevant, specific,..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings, New CEO

COVID 19 SWOT Analysis: SWOT Analysis in a Pandemic

Posted by Barry Pruitt on Sun, Aug 28, 2022 @ 11:03 AM

Many planning tools are used on an annual basis—yet, they are often overlooked in the middle of a pandemic like COVID-19. There is an..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

How to Conduct a Meeting Audit to Eliminate Waste

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Aug 24, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

Take a look at your calendar. If you’re like most executives, you’re booked up with meetings weeks in advance. As we all know, meetings can..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Meeting Madness: Eliminate Unnecessary Meetings and Make Necessary Meetings Twice as Effective

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Jul 27, 2022 @ 11:17 AM

We all know the feeling… sitting through an hour-long meeting that could have very well just been an email. Nobody likes wasting their..

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Weekly Strategy Meeting: 8 Ways to Make Meetings Strategic vs. Tactical

Posted by Cathy McCullough on Mon, Jul 25, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

I hear this all the time: “Our Weekly Meetings are just routine report-outs about who’s doing what; they’re so tactical!” If this is your..

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Fix the Meeting: Why Most Weekly Team Meetings Suck

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Jul 25, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

You know what? Weekly team meetings suck. There, I said it. I know many of you were thinking it, but I went ahead and put it out there...

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Culture of High Performing Teams: How to Create a Team Rhythm for Success

Posted by Ted Skinner on Tue, May 24, 2022 @ 12:35 PM

How does culture play a role in team performance? What makes some teams perform better than others? Is it really possible to create a high..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Continuous and Never-Ending Improvement to Scale Your Company

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Apr 6, 2022 @ 09:40 AM

For any growing business, ensuring that you have the processes in place to “scale up” your business is very important.  Here at Rhythm..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Align People: Get Everyone on the Same Page with Alignment Meetings

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Mar 21, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

Sounds like a simple concept: Alignment.  What makes this so hard to achieve?  The fact is, if you are hiring the right people, you will..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Welcome to Charlotte!

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Mar 1, 2022 @ 10:48 AM

We are thrilled to host our Annual Breakthrough Conference once again in Charlotte, NC, May 4th-5th 2022, at the Charlotte Marriott City..

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Topics: Increasing Sales, Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams, Mergers & Acquisitions

Team Huddle: How to Lead Impactful Huddle Meetings

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Mon, Feb 28, 2022 @ 09:03 PM

 

The foundation of a successful Daily Huddle Meeting, Team Huddle Meeting or Weekly Meeting  is a great facilitator to keep the weekly..
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How to Run a Lean Company-Wide Goal Setting Process

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Feb 1, 2022 @ 02:46 PM
When it comes to goal setting, there are two extremes that come up over and over again. Some companies tend to err on the side of..
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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings, goal planning

The Right Meeting Rhythm Will Set You Free! (Infographic)

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Feb 1, 2022 @ 08:57 AM

It sounds so simple.  But, I was just discussing scaling up meeting rhythms with one of my colleagues, and she told me that it took her..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Meeting Cascade: The Art of the Daily Huddle

Posted by Chris Cosper on Mon, Jan 31, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

So, how’s your huddle? I’ve written about huddles before and honestly believe they can be a breakthrough component in building..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Does Your KPI Dashboard Measure What Matters?

Posted by Ted Skinner on Mon, Jan 24, 2022 @ 11:04 AM

I have to admit that I am a data geek. I do know that I have a unique personality type and most people aren’t interested in digging deep..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

Why Meetings are not Productive: Bad Meetings Kill Productivity

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Jan 24, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

“I can’t wait to get out of this meeting to get my real work done!” 

“I’m in back to back meetings. I won’t get anything done today!"

..

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How Expert Facilitators Run Great Zoom Meetings in Rhythm

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Jan 17, 2022 @ 11:04 AM
If you had told our team of expert facilitators this time last year that they would be doing 90% of their strategic facilitation work..
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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

How to Lead the Best KPI Discussion Ever in Your Weekly Team Meeting

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Sat, Jan 15, 2022 @ 11:00 AM

The struggle is real. We’ve all been in meetings about our metrics that produce seemingly endless discussion about the numbers, with no..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

Using Zoom to Facilitate Your Strategic and Execution Planning Meetings for Stellar Results

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Wed, Jan 12, 2022 @ 11:03 AM

As in the past many years, I entered 2020 with a full schedule of strategy and execution planning work with my clients. Then the pandemic..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Executive Meeting Agenda: Optimize your Weekly Executive Meeting

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Jan 5, 2022 @ 11:29 AM

Executive Weekly Meeting Team Size

For the most effective weekly team meeting, your weekly leadership meeting team should consist of 8-10..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

How to Make Team Meetings More Engaging: Increase Engagement in Staff Meetings

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Jan 5, 2022 @ 11:02 AM

In your next weekly team meeting, take a moment to look around. What are you seeing? Are your team members engaged—are they looking at each..

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Weekly Update Meetings vs. Weekly Status Meetings (Infographic)

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Sun, Jan 2, 2022 @ 09:00 AM

Establishing the right meeting rhythm with your executive team is key. Many executives spend the majority of their days in one meeting or..

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Company Culture Checklist for Remote & Hybrid Teams

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Sat, Dec 4, 2021 @ 11:03 AM

We’ve known for a while that an increase in remote work was coming, and the pandemic has accelerated this trend. Many workers are eager to..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

What We Learned about Remote Meetings by Planning a Virtual Conference

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Nov 16, 2021 @ 11:03 AM

The feedback surveys are still rolling in, but I can say without a doubt that our first virtual conference was a success! Our amazing..

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5 Steps to Having a Productive Monthly Zoom Meeting

Posted by Nicole Hradek on Sun, Oct 31, 2021 @ 09:00 AM

Remote workers and companies are becoming more popular these days. In a recent survey, Gallup reported 37% of workers said they worked..

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How to Welcome a New Team Member Virtually

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, Oct 22, 2021 @ 11:03 AM
If your company has hired anyone over the last year, chances are you've had to do at least some of that new hire's onboarding and training..
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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Dynamic Meetings: Ditch the Decks and Engage Your Team

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Oct 20, 2021 @ 10:52 AM
Think about the last meeting you facilitated... was there a slide deck involved? If so, chances are you (or your admin) spent quite a bit..
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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Annual Planning Like A Pro in 2023: Strategy Execution Made Easy

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Sep 23, 2021 @ 11:15 AM
At Rhythm Systems, we have been helping companies build strategic execution plans for the last 15 years. We've learned a lot in that time,..
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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Transform your Team Meetings with Rhythm

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Sep 16, 2021 @ 11:00 AM
In my career, I've been in some pretty dismal meetings—ones where I struggled to keep my eyes open, ones where I watched the clock in..
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Topics: Effective Meetings

Hybrid Work Strategy: Work Smarter with Hybrid Work Software

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, Aug 27, 2021 @ 10:32 AM
The "new normal" is here... and for many companies, it involves hybrid work in which some team members work remotely at least part of the..
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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Maximize Your Zoom Weekly Meeting

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Apr 28, 2021 @ 11:04 AM
I'm not going to lie, I miss being in a room with my team members. Seeing their real, 3-D faces when we talk would be amazing, but, for..
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Essential Tech Stack for Remote Work

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Apr 8, 2021 @ 11:03 AM

Many companies are re-tooling and finding the best ways to remain connected and productive in a remote work environment in the work from..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Increase the Value of Your Weekly Team Meetings with Expert Coaching & Feedback

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Thu, Jan 21, 2021 @ 11:03 AM

There is no way around it—the quality of your Weekly Team Meetings makes or breaks your Quarterly Plan. Most teams simply update each other..

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Zoom Facilitation: Host a Virtual Meeting Like a Pro

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Dec 16, 2020 @ 11:08 AM

Think about the last in-person meeting or conference you attended. Close your eyes and visualize the space. Was there a stage? What was on..

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CEO Secret Weapon: Simple, Proven System for Success

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Dec 2, 2020 @ 11:39 AM

For over a decade, our consultants have worked with client CEOs to help them exceed industry standards and build great companies. Having..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Improve Team Mental Health with Your Weekly Meeting

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Oct 6, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

A recent survey from SHRM found, "Work-related concerns left more than 40 percent of employees feeling hopeless, burned out or exhausted as..

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Communication and Empathy Are Key to Leading Mid-Crisis

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, Sep 11, 2020 @ 11:04 AM

I have two small children sleeping quietly (for once) as I write this a little before 6 am. While the COVID-19 crisis has been hard for..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Create a Virtual Plan for Grief during COVID-19

Posted by Barry Pruitt on Fri, Aug 14, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

This Saturday, my aunt will be buried. She's the last of my dad's generation for my family. She passed due to complications of cancer, and..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Don’t Let COVID-19 Disrupt Your Strategy and Execution Planning Cadence!

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Wed, Aug 12, 2020 @ 12:12 PM

Most companies we work with are still operating in a virtual or semi-virtual world, and fortunately, employees are adapting well. It is..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

How to Fix a Meeting in 4 Easy Steps [Agenda and Video]

Posted by Ted Skinner on Wed, Jul 29, 2020 @ 11:00 AM

Weekly staff meetings are often a huge waste of time and money. Too often, they are just boring status updates that could have been better..

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How the Best Remote Teams Fight Zoom Fatigue

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Jun 24, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

According to CNBC, since the onset of COVID-19, Zoom use has surged to over 300 million daily participants. Microsoft Teams has more than..

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15 Zoom Tips and Tricks for Your Virtual Meeting

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, May 29, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

At Rhythm Systems, we’ve been using Zoom for many years as a way to share screens, audio and video with our clients who are all over the..

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Meeting with Yourself: The Key to Personal Productivity

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Wed, May 20, 2020 @ 12:00 PM

If you do not operate your business using Rhythm or the Rockefeller Habits, you might be asking yourself "why would I have a meeting with..

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Composite KPIs - Changing the Conversation at Weekly Meetings

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Apr 1, 2020 @ 05:00 PM

Many times, the Key Performance Indicators we review at the executive team level are actually the sum or average of several smaller KPIs...

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

How Can I Source Ideas From Remote Employees Without Being Disruptive?

Posted by Ted Skinner on Tue, Mar 31, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

How can I better source ideas from employees, even when they are working from home?

When looking for new ideas, some large organizations..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Questions Every Good Weekly Meeting Facilitator Should Ask

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Fri, Feb 28, 2020 @ 09:00 AM

Virtual and Remote meetings are harder to facilitate because the physical and emotional cues can't be read. Video helps, but only to a..

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Take Action

Posted by Paige Wilcox on Tue, Jan 28, 2020 @ 11:03 AM

The way to eat an elephant is, of course, to take one bite at a time. With that in mind, have you ever  taken a look at your projects or..

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Value of Professional Facilitation for Quarterly and Annual Planning

Posted by Cathy McCullough on Thu, Jan 23, 2020 @ 09:00 AM

Unfortunately, I’ve seen leading companies spend (aka “waste”) time in a one or two-day Annual Planning orQuarterly Planning Session. The..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Using Week In Sync Notes to Solve Problems and Drive Alignment

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Jan 22, 2020 @ 01:50 PM

Our recommended Weekly Meeting Agenda involves talking about three things:   1. your company  2. yourself  3. your clients/employees.  The..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

3 Team KPIs for A Successful Team

Posted by Alicia Croke on Wed, Jan 22, 2020 @ 12:00 AM

Every week you sit down with your team and discuss what you need to get done to be effective. How often do you enter the meeting dreading..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

Productivity Checklist: How to Have Your Most Productive Week

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Jan 16, 2020 @ 09:00 AM

As I shared in a previous post, I am always looking for the next productivity hack. Going into this quarter, my inbox was full of articles..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Rockefeller Habit Checklist: Establishing a Communication Rhythm

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Jan 15, 2020 @ 05:28 PM

This month we have all been reflecting on the Rockefeller Habits Checklist.  One of the most important elements is establishing a..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

13 Week Plan: To Execute Well, Run a 13-Week Race Every Quarter

Posted by Patrick Thean on Fri, Jan 10, 2020 @ 07:53 AM

Every quarter is a thirteen-week race. It goes by fast. Before you know it, the quarter is over. And then the year is over. You are left..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

How Do I Conduct an Effective Technical Review Meeting? (Agenda)

Posted by Ted Skinner on Wed, Jan 1, 2020 @ 09:00 AM

At Rhythm Systems we help middle marketing companies get the most out of their meetings, from annual planning meetings to weekly team..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

5 Highly Effective Strategies for Better Team Meetings [Infographic]

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Dec 31, 2019 @ 11:00 AM

I recently watched a TED Talk from David Grady called "How to save the world (or at least yourself) from bad meetings." It's hilarious, and..

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8 Tips to Achieve Better Work Life Balance

Posted by Ted Skinner on Thu, Nov 7, 2019 @ 09:00 AM

Keeping track of all of the demands on our time can be a real challenge. Unfortunately, we can’t create more time in the day, but there are..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Why You Need a Time Machine for Effective Goal Setting

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Oct 10, 2019 @ 11:03 AM

If you want to set compelling and achievable goals for yourself, your teams and your company, drop everything and invent a time machine...

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Questions to Give Your Weekly Adjustment Meeting a Tune Up

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Aug 28, 2019 @ 09:00 AM

This week in our own Weekly Adjustment Meeting, our consultants were discussing one of our clients that was having a hard time using Rhythm..

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Retrospective Meetings: Bringing the Post Mortem Meeting to Life

Posted by Ted Skinner on Sun, Jul 21, 2019 @ 09:00 AM

Whew….you’ve done it. You and your team just completed a major project and are celebrating! The group did a good job making adjustments and..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Why Weekly Synch Meetings Are Boring and A Waste of Time

Posted by Patrick Thean on Wed, Jul 17, 2019 @ 09:00 AM

Jack walked into his weekly team meeting thinking, “I have so much to do. I can’t believe I am going to burn two hours today in this status..

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Why You Can't Miss the 2019 Breakthrough Conference

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Jun 6, 2019 @ 11:04 AM

"Spectacular keynote speeches, incredibly, relevant, informative breakout sessions. Thank you!"

“Loved the human element of business that..

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Topics: Increasing Sales, Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams, Mergers & Acquisitions

Weekly Meetings: What Your Team Wants You to Know (SlideShare)

Posted by Toni Swint on Mon, May 20, 2019 @ 09:00 AM

How many of you are involved in a weekly staff meeting? My guess is that all of you participate in at least one. If you are an executive..

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Quarterly Planning: Use a Start-Stop-Keep Exercise [Infographic]

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Mar 14, 2019 @ 12:29 PM

As the CEO or team leader, you probably put a lot of time and energy into preparing for your Annual and Quarterly Planning sessions for..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Slow Down to Go Faster - How to Have Better Weekly Meetings

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Sun, Feb 3, 2019 @ 09:00 AM

We have all had weeks where we rush into our weekly meeting and quickly update our status while our team members are sharing good news in..

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Rhythm Systems' Most Popular Blogs of 2018

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, Jan 11, 2019 @ 11:45 AM

Here at Rhythm Systems, we are very blessed to have almost 10,000 blog subscribers, 10+ regular contributors, and many amazing readers who..

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Topics: Increasing Sales, Strategies for Growth, Annual & Quarterly Planning, KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams, Mergers & Acquisitions

Why Should We Discuss Client and Employee Feedback at Our Weekly Meetings?

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Mon, Dec 24, 2018 @ 11:06 AM

Today, a client asked me to clarify the purpose of the Client/Employee Feedback item on the Weekly Meeting Agenda. It got me thinking and..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Conquer Complex Projects with Rhythm Software

Posted by Ryan Walcott on Tue, Dec 11, 2018 @ 10:50 AM

Managing projects across multiple teams is really difficult. Isolated spreadsheets and email strings make it impossible for team members to..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Terrible Advice for Your Weekly Team Meeting

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Nov 29, 2018 @ 11:10 AM

What people really love about coming to meetings is how unproductive they are. I don’t know about you but I eagerly check my calendar each..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

How to Avoid Overloading Your Team

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Nov 20, 2018 @ 12:30 PM

Most of our successful mid-market clients have no shortage of great ideas. The constraint lies with the time and resources to get it all..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Establishing the Weekly Meeting Habit at the Team Level

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Fri, Jun 1, 2018 @ 06:04 AM

Successful Rhythm Cascade implementation hinges greatly on Team Leaders. Once the Company's Quarterly Plan is established, Team Leaders..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Why Your Team Didn’t Get Expected Results [Video]

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Tue, May 8, 2018 @ 11:00 AM

"Everybody has a plan until they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson

I've never met a CEO who expected his or her team and their..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

5 Productivity Best Practices to Get More Done with Less Stress

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Wed, Nov 29, 2017 @ 11:30 AM

 We are rapidly approaching the most wonderful - and busy - time of year. With the holidays and end of year deadlines looming around the..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

4 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Skip the Good News

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Oct 26, 2017 @ 11:30 AM

Those of you familiar with our recommended meeting agendas know that we usually like to start most meetings with all team members sharing..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Are You Getting Good ROI on Your Planning Sessions?

Posted by Chris Cosper on Thu, Oct 12, 2017 @ 11:00 AM

Your planning sessions are important and expensive. Whether they’re Quarterly Planning Sessions, Annual Planning Sessions, or Strategic..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

De-Suck Your Unproductive Weekly Status Meetings

Posted by Patrick Thean on Tue, May 9, 2017 @ 09:00 AM

Having great weekly meetings is the secret to increasing your speed of execution and getting more initiatives done.

"Wow! Really? Mine..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Your Boring Weekly Meetings Need a Dead Body

Posted by Patrick Thean on Sun, Apr 2, 2017 @ 12:00 PM

My wife and daughter are obsessed with Criminal Minds. If you have never seen the show, almost every episode starts with a killing or a..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

How to Integrate New People into a Weekly Adjustment Meeting

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Thu, Jan 5, 2017 @ 09:00 AM

With so many Rhythm client companies growing like crazy, many of my clients have needed to integrate new hires into existing Weekly..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

How tо Imрrоvе Yоur Wееklу Mееtіngѕ

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Tue, Aug 23, 2016 @ 09:00 AM

Jасk Wеlсh оnсе said, "Whеn mаnаgеrѕ аѕk quеѕtіоnѕ, they aren't lооkіng fоr answers, thеу'rе looking fоr vаlіdаtіоn." Quеѕtіоnѕ аrе a..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Think You’re Ready for Your Next Meeting? Take This Quiz

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Thu, Jun 30, 2016 @ 09:00 AM

Ineffective meetings waste more than your precious time - they also hit your company’s bottom line. In fact, there’s a Meeting Calc app..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Lose the Bad Habits and Rejuvenate Your Weekly Meeting

Posted by Patrick Thean on Sun, Apr 24, 2016 @ 12:00 PM

I’ve been a good boy, eating right and exercising daily. My good habits were working. My weight was trending downwards (one of the few..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Which KPI Dashboard Should We Use at Our Weekly Meeting?

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Sun, Feb 21, 2016 @ 12:00 PM

As a Weekly Adjustment Meeting facilitator, you have several KPI dashboard views at your fingertips in Rhythm. Each dashboard serves a..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

3 Simple Steps to Facilitate Like a Pro

Posted by Barry Pruitt on Fri, Jan 29, 2016 @ 12:30 PM

 With a great message and poor delivery you have the equivalent of … a poor message! I’ve worked the stage in twelve countries with..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

7 Tips for More Effective Meetings (Video)

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Sep 8, 2015 @ 09:00 AM

Meetings - most of us dread them, and for good reason. According to the Wall Street Journal, executives spend about one third of their work..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

How Frederique Contstant Keeps Their Employees Engaged

Posted by Patrick Thean on Thu, Apr 16, 2015 @ 09:00 AM

We are proud to announce that Retail TouchPoints recently featured two of our long-time clients, Simms Fishing Products, and luxury..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

As CEO, How Much Space Should You Take in the Room?

Posted by Patrick Thean on Wed, Apr 8, 2015 @ 09:00 AM

Many CEOs I work with struggle with this same issue, and some don’t even know that they have a challenge. They present an idea to their..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

5 Steps to Statusing Red

Posted by Nicole Hradek on Sun, Mar 15, 2015 @ 12:00 PM

I really hate the f-word: Failure. But it happens, especially when it seems like you have a lot going on in one week. Your focus was..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

How to Train a Team Member to Facilitate a Quarterly Planning Session

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Fri, Feb 27, 2015 @ 09:00 AM

Our next Valentine's Day contest winner is Cara R. Here's her question: "What is the best way to train someone on our team to facilitate a..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

A “Minor Major” to Make Your Weekly Meetings More Effective

Posted by Alan Gehringer on Wed, Feb 4, 2015 @ 09:00 AM

So if any of you have spent time around Patrick Thean or read his book Rhythm, you have heard him use the term “minor major.”  It refers to..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Why Your Title Is Important To You!

Posted by Nancy Sacani on Wed, Nov 5, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

I am a Rhythm Ambassador. I love my title because it truly reflects who I am as a human not just as an employee at Rhythm Systems.

I am in..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Effective Meetings

Weekly Adjustment Meeting: No Status vs. Red Status

Posted by Nicole Hradek on Sun, Nov 2, 2014 @ 12:00 PM

It’s that time each week when you meet with yourself in Rhythm to prep for your weekly meeting, and you reach a priority that just slipped..

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Topics: Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Stop the Boring All-Encompassing Meetings

Posted by Barry Pruitt on Sun, Aug 31, 2014 @ 12:00 PM

As a child I loved exploring something new. I (generally) enjoyed the journey and the process. I remember when I was a boy I pretended to..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

How to Start A New Habit

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Tue, Aug 12, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

For new clients getting started with Rhythm, one of the most difficult things to master is establishing new habits for execution and..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Are Your Weekly Meetings Getting Stale?

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Fri, Aug 1, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

The benefit of having a weekly meeting rhythm that follows a disciplined agenda every week is that your team will have highly effective..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Bond Creativity and Business with Social Glue

Posted by Barry Pruitt on Wed, Jul 23, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

Recent polling indicates that 78.2% (+/-3% correct) of business mistakes are the result of meetings. I’m not serious, but my serious..

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Rhythm Strategy Management Software - How to Effectively Prepare for Weekly Meetings

Posted by Ryan Walcott on Fri, Mar 28, 2014 @ 09:00 AM

 

Weekly Meeting Prep is part of your "Do" Rhythm. We call this time a "Weekly Meeting with Yourself."

 

The Weekly Meeting with Yourself..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

The Tough Conversation

Posted by Cathy McCullough on Wed, Feb 12, 2014 @ 09:30 AM

I just finished facilitating a Quarterly Planning session where I observed the executive team maturing before my very eyes. An outburst of..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Keeping Your Team Connected to Your Annual Plan Throughout the Year

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Feb 5, 2014 @ 09:30 AM

Your Annual Plan is complete!  The Main Thing for the year is clear and speaks to the head and heart.  Everyone knows the Annual Key..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

5 Tips for Facilitating a Meeting with Virtual Participants

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Nov 18, 2013 @ 12:05 PM

Anyone who has dialed into a meeting virtually knows that it is not always as enjoyable or productive an experience as compared to being..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Execute Strongly by Being Accountable. Use Dashboards on a Weekly Do Rhythm

Posted by Patrick Thean on Thu, Sep 5, 2013 @ 08:34 PM

Guest Satisfaction Scores. Hotels live and die by them. Hotel management and operating companies like White Lodging even more so. Dave..

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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Coming Back from the Dreaded Yellow Status

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Wed, Aug 14, 2013 @ 07:00 AM
Here we are at the halfway mark for Q3 - it's hard to believe!  I'm just finishing up the mid-quarter analysis on my clients' Rhythm..
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Topics: Effective Meetings

Why Your Company Priorities Should Have a Verb

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Tue, Jun 18, 2013 @ 07:10 AM

With most of my clients feverishly planning for Q3, the subject of what makes a good Company Priority is hot right now.  Here are a few..

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Topics: Annual & Quarterly Planning, Effective Meetings

Simple Do's and Don'ts for Implementing Rockefeller Habits

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Sun, May 12, 2013 @ 06:31 PM

I've worked with countless teams, who come to us in various stages of implementing the Rockefeller Habits.  Regardless of whether you are..

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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Effective Meetings

How to Get "Unstuck"

Posted by Jessica Wishart on Mon, Mar 25, 2013 @ 09:59 AM

We're coming to the end of the quarter; now's the time when people start to panic about those Reds and Yellows on their Rhythm dashboard...

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Topics: Effective Meetings

Successful Meeting with MySelf

Posted by Tiffany Chepul on Tue, Feb 26, 2013 @ 07:09 AM

In order to set yourself and your team up for a successful Weekly Adjustment Meeting, proper prep time is a must.  We suggest a 20-30..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings

UBA Breakout Session - Make the Right Adjustments in Your Weekly Meeting to Win

Posted by Patrick Thean on Tue, May 22, 2012 @ 06:34 AM
After my keynote session yesterday in Chicago at UBA's (United Benefit Advisors) 2012 Spring Meeting, we continued into a breakout..
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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

UBA Keynote - Differentiate, Execute, Win

Posted by Patrick Thean on Mon, May 21, 2012 @ 03:06 PM
I had a great keynote session today in Chicago at UBA's (United Benefit Advisors) 2012 Spring Meeting.  Thank you for the warm welcome! ..
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Topics: Strategies for Growth, Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Focus On Learnings And Decisions In All Your Meetings

Posted by Patrick Thean on Thu, Jan 19, 2012 @ 06:33 AM
Meetings are very expensive.  Especially executive team meetings.  Here is a quick tip to get the most value out of your meetings.  Focus..
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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings

Do You Have A High Performance Team?

Posted by Patrick Thean on Fri, Nov 4, 2011 @ 12:27 PM
I recently heard Daniel Pink, author of Drive, speak at the Fortune Growth Summit.  Pink shared how the best way to motivate your team is..
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Topics: Strategy Execution, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

Efficient Communication - Stop Duplicating Work

Posted by Patrick Thean on Mon, Oct 3, 2011 @ 03:16 AM
Right People, Right Things, Right Results.  Weekly focus on Weekly Priorities

Stephen Covey says "Begin With the End in Mind."  Covey,..

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

How Would You Increase Leadership Team Urgency Around A Red Critical Number

Posted by Patrick Thean on Tue, Sep 13, 2011 @ 07:34 PM

So... What do you do if your critical number goes red? How do you increase team urgency?

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Topics: KPIs & Dashboards, Effective Meetings, Accountable Leaders & Teams

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