Covid virtual meetings certainly were less than ideal – we didn’t find what we were looking for. But we’re back – in the mid 80% in each geography for our Q3 meetings that start next week in Denver and continue in EMEA and APAC later in August. Soon things should be closer to what we all want and need in an Evolve meeting.
We’re going to let the meeting and being in-person be the lead in Q3, but we want to take one hour of your meeting to introduce the Modes concept I’ve been talking about the past few weeks. Right now IT Nation is starting the push towards it's most impactful time of the year. Over the next 4 months we are hosting a number Partner focused events - we have IT Nation Explore (happening right now, for free and with great content), Evolve Q3 owners meetings, Evolve SEPG meetings, Evolve Q4 meetings and our flagship conference in IT Nation Connect. I know our international friends will likely not be able to attend IT Nation Connect in person, but there are a lot of exciting things happening at that event, so we want to make sure is on your radar.
Now – more importantly is what you have going on. Q3 should be Life Plan quarter. Following this upcoming meeting, between Q3 and Q4, you should be building your strategic plans and budgeting/forecasting for 2022. As leaders, we need to be out in front of our businesses which means the next few months work will lay the foundation for 2022. There has never been a time where planning, executing a plan and hitting numbers has been more important. The stakes are higher than ever with security and industry changes. The money being invested in companies has never been higher which means people are being paid. What this means for you is that the competitive management of those investments is going to further raise the stakes to run your businesses well. That’s what we’re here to help with – building those plans, equipping you and your people, and helping you execute well while maintaining the balance you want in your life. It’s an honor to be a part of this community and to be back meeting face to face.
Looking forward to Q3 and talking life with you. Thanks for being a part of Evolve – stay health and lead strong!
- Brad