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Please check out Melissa Norris' recent interview with Michael Hoeppner, communications expert and CEO of GK Training, as he dives into what it takes to successfully navigate group video conferences.     In this video, Michael answers a variety of questions, including:   What are the best ways to approach the "Hollywood Squares" format of large-scale group VCs? How can someone become the “conductor” or point-person in a group VC format? How do you break down the virtual wall and be natural on screen? How can you successfully interject without being rude when someone else is talking? What is the best way to overcome the shortcomings of not being in a physical

We launched Jamesbeck on the heels of the tech bubble and 9/11 and subsequently endured the mutual fund timing scandal and then, of course, the Great Financial Crisis.  We survived all these unprecedented events and while each felt dire at the time, the recent coronavirus and the resulting economic fall-out feels like uncharted territory. As before, our clients are wrestling with how to manage through these significant headwinds.  In addition to the typical questions that are asked during any crisis - do you implement a hiring freeze in order to contain costs or do you selectively hire to take

As we announced earlier, the Jamesbeck team has partnered with communications expert Michael Hoeppner, Founder and CEO of GK Training and professor at Columbia Business School, in order to better serve our clients in these trying times. With virtual collaboration and communication becoming more and more essential, we feel a strong duty to our clients to help support them and equip them with the tools they need to succeed.   In case you missed joining us today for Michael's webinar on how to be the most effective when working remotely, here is a link to the video recording, hosted by Ellen Yin

Given the recent developments with the coronavirus globally, many organizations are either requiring or encouraging their employees to work from home.  Travel is being restricted and events are being cancelled, but business still needs to be conducted.  It is too early to determine how long this will play out, but we at Jamesbeck want our clients and their employees to be properly prepared for doing their jobs remotely and seamlessly.  We are excited to announce that we are teaming up with an exceptional communication firm, GK Training (www.gktraining.com), to offer you invaluable training and guidelines in the areas of