Tag Archives: engagement

The World Needs Better Facilitation for Online Group Meetings

Posted on 25 June 2020 by tonyreiss

The Zoom or Team calls don’t have to be so unengaging, rambling and ineffective. You just need a good facilitator. And what specifically would such a person bring? Here are some benefits. Someone to take a little time out to … Continue reading →

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Business Development in Professional Firms is Still Lacking – Part 2: The Remedies

Posted on 23 October 2017 by tonyreiss

Part 1 of this article outlines the case that senior income generators in professional service firms are still not fully committed to carrying out effective BD. And that this lack of commitment isn’t their fault. I point out that there’s … Continue reading →

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Time Management for Practice Group Heads

Posted on 10 October 2014 by tonyreiss

It’s tough being a leader of a practice group. Many heads (PGH’s) say they struggle with balancing their fee earning responsibilities with all the workload that goes with leading a practice group. This doesn’t surprise me – many PGH’s have had … Continue reading →

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Getting Others to Follow You and be Committed

Posted on 17 March 2014 by tonyreiss

So there you are, a leader in your firm trying to get others to follow you. How’s that going? Ask yourself whereabouts on this scale your team members typically are: Resisting? Apathetic? Grudging compliance? Willing compliance? Enrolled? Committed? My suggestion … Continue reading →

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Does your firm lack leadership?

Posted on 11 March 2014 by tonyreiss

‘If the eyes of your team members aren’t shining brightly, how are you being?’ An interesting quote from Benjamin Zander, conductor of the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra. I’ve just been reminded of this quote while working with the banking sector in … Continue reading →

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Encouraging Engagement from all Attendees on Learning and Development Programmes

Posted on 29 February 2012 by tonyreiss

At many workshops intended for learning and development purposes, I’ve often felt there is a range of different types of attendees – particularly if people have been made to attend! There are the 4 P’s: The Prisoners – who are sat … Continue reading →

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