by Simon Derrick-Roberts | Mar 25, 2019 | Chapter Meeting, Professional Meeting Environment
Changing Venues – If needed, how to do it. BNI Chapters rarely make one venue their home forever. But changing venues is not something to be undertaken lightly. If handled properly, a change of meeting place can have many benefits for the Chapter and its members. But...
by Simon Derrick-Roberts | Feb 18, 2019 | BNI’s Code of Ethics, Building Relationships, Professional Meeting Environment, Quality Business Professionals
Weekly Presentation – Memorable for the right reasons? Just this week I witnessed a member deliver a Weekly Presentation that I will never forget. It was one of the most memorable Weekly Presentations I have ever seen or heard of. I will remember it for quite a...
by Simon Derrick-Roberts | Jan 21, 2019 | Chapter Meeting, Professional Meeting Environment, Recognition
Recognition – Celebrating Success One of BNI’s core values is recognition. But what exactly should we be recognising, and how should we go about it? Before we get to that though, let’s look at “Why” recognition is so important. Why In...
by Simon Derrick-Roberts | Jan 14, 2019 | 20 Point Agenda, Chapter Meeting, Professional Meeting Environment, Weekly Meeting
Staying professional and on mission. One thing all the most successful Chapters have in common is their professionalism. When a professional standard is set and adhered to, Chapters do better, which leads to more money in the pockets of each Chapter member. A higher...
by Simon Derrick-Roberts | Nov 26, 2018 | Professional Meeting Environment
Dress for the referral you want. Here’s a quick hypothetical to consider. Let’s say you needed the services of the Lawyer, so you arrange an appointment. It’s the first time you’ve met this Lawyer, and when they greet you, they’re wearing muddy boots, shorts, and a...
