the Bently Reserve

Hot Off the Press

A Cure For The Common Conference

August 3rd, 2009 By: Byron Taylor

Business meetings have become so much more than a group of people getting together for a discussion over free donuts and weak coffee. In the crucial financial climate of today, a client meeting that even goes slightly off track can be a deal breaker. If you are looking to make a great first impression, or perhaps reinforce a valuable existing relationship, you should consider elevating your typical gathering to the next level.

Like it or not, the attention span of the tech savvy business professional seems to get shorter with every mundane power point presentation. When people are more interested in texting, Tweeting, or updating their Facebook status, it can be increasingly complicated to stay on task and maintain linear focus during a meeting. Why not stimulate your associates with unique and modern edge features that encourage raising the bar instead of just raising their hands. Forward thinking establishments like the Bently Reserve located in San Francisco’s simmering Financial District, offer conference space with “wall talkers” which allow for spontaneous creative expression via innovative coverings that enable you to write directly on the wall with dry erase markers. You can now ditch that ridiculous oversized yellow note pad and let your inspirations roam freely!

And while we’re on the topic of roaming, taking 5 to 10 minute breaks on a regular basis can serve as a welcome mental reboot to avoid the seemingly inevitable “conference crawl.” You can also sustain higher mental alertness by doing simple things like serving fruit instead of sugary pastries and making sure the room has plenty of natural sunlight. Giving consistent opportunities for respite also avoids putting attendees in the awkward position of being the person who must interrupt the meeting because they can no longer ignore their ever expanding bladder. Throw a quick game into the mix for good measure and you are well on your way to a promptly paced powwow!

Dreading yet another uninspired meeting by phone? Think outside of the VOX with HD Audio and Video Conferencing at the Bently Reserve. It’s the perfect way to take bored out the boardroom and evolve your conference call into a conference ball. Of course, dancing is completely optional.

About the Author

Byron Taylor
Byron Taylor

Byron Taylor is a freelance contributor based in Oakland, California. His hobbies include writing movies that are funny to him and heckling from the bleachers. He is also available for weddings and Bar Mitzvahs.

Newsletter Subscription
Online
Related Articles
  1. Bently Reserve Offers Seasonal Specialty Meeting Packages
  2. Our iPad Apps are Featured on Techopedia
  3. Rehearsal Dinners with the Bently Reserve and Le Meridien
  4. Our New Couples Lounge Has To Be Seen To Be Believed
  5. The Bently Reserve iBook: Available Free on the iTunes Store
  6. Bently Reserve Offers Seasonal Specialty Meeting Packages
  7. Multiple-Day Event Discounts
  8. Summer Meeting Packages
  9. Vice President Joe Biden visits the Bently Reserve
  10. The Bently Reserve iBook: Available Free on the iTunes Store
Archive
  1. November 2014
  2. October 2014
  3. July 2014
  4. May 2014
  5. January 2014
  6. October 2013
  7. July 2013
  8. June 2013
  9. March 2013
  10. November 2012
  11. September 2012
  12. August 2012
  13. June 2012
  14. April 2012
  15. February 2012
  16. January 2012
  17. August 2011
  18. July 2011
  19. March 2011
  20. November 2010
  21. September 2010
  22. August 2010
  23. July 2010
  24. June 2010
  25. May 2010
  26. April 2010
  27. March 2010
  28. December 2009
  29. September 2009
  30. August 2009
  31. July 2009
  32. June 2009
  33. May 2009
  34. April 2009
  35. March 2009
  36. February 2009
  37. January 2009
  38. November 2008
  39. May 2008
  40. February 2007