I'm having my first in person meeting next week. This will be the first one since Feb 2020. Anyone already start having in person meetings again and want to share insight on if/how it's changed?
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Business as usual, although some people are hesitant about handshakes.
My last post gives v good tips!
Throw the link down if you can the next time. You've been active and I can't tell which one it is!
I just had mine a week or two ago! I have a good relationship with this prospect so we just embraced the awkwardness of it, haha
BAU as @Opal said. I would go in with my Mask and see how everyone else is dressed. Don't feel pressured. You also have to feel comfortable
I think asking ahead of time is fine as well. "Hey, everyone has different rules about in-office visits. Can you let me know if there any restrictions I should know?"
Hindsight is 2020 my friend
Awkward handshakes/fist bumps, keep a mask in your pocket, bring a pocket hand sanitizer and be prepared for someone to make a comment on why they’re allowing visitors/vendors in for meetings*
*has happened several times and is always an interesting situation for who I’m meeting with
I'm ready to start in person engaging with my team again, but I'm in no rush to meet clients in person. Even before COVID I was slowly pushing my team (and my T+E budget) away from the in persons. The ROI just isn't there anymore.
I agree. We certainly are not going to be road warriors anymore. Most travel will be for conferences to meet with many contacts at one location
It’s like before. Only difference is that some people do not shake hands yet. Also some wear masks when walking around, and take it off when seated.
Not much has changed at all.
Our in person meetings are still limited, but not as much as a year ago.
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