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A Cure For The Common Conference
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 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.
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