ACCOUNTABILITY MATRIX

MEETING: DATE: TEAM MEMBERS:

WHO DUE DATE ACTION:

Info:

CHECK-IN DATE:

Satellite Meetings In my workshops, people tell me horror stories about how much time they spend in meetings that have nothing to do with them or their job. Typically, a manager or team leader calls everyone in for one meeting at same time and three out of four people sit there while a discussion limited to another team member and their function rolls on.

On average, a three-hour meeting (one manager and four team leaders) can be reduced to 1 hour of team meeting and four 30-minute meetings. Everyone benefits from 'creating' more hours of working time for projects.

Wasn't that point of all those meetings in first place?

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Sure! VA's assist clients with projects of many sizes and durations. Their business is to support you and meet your specific needs, no matter size.

7. I am just starting my business and don't know exactly what I need to do first. I don't even know questions to ask to get information I need! How frustrating! What can you do to help me?

First off, your VA understands your position because with as many entrepreneurial/business endeavors as they have been involved with over years, they have been there themselves! A typical consultation will consist of a thorough overview of how you came to be where you are. Next, you will have a discussion of short- and long-term goals, and then move to creating a plan that you can implement beginning today! Doesn't that sound manageable?

8. I have an idea to mail a promotional postcard to my client list of over 500 contacts. I don't know where to begin and have too many other demands on my time to learn process. Will you manage this project from start-to-finish?

Depending on services offered by your VA, they may possess expertise to take this project from your hands today and mail or email you a sample of finished product! Whether it is a mailer or email message with graphics, you will have peace-of-mind in knowing that your capable VA will manage your project to tiniest detail!

And, if your VA doesn't have expertise in a specific area, s/he will certainly be able to provide a referral to another qualified VA who possesses skill(s) to perform service you need.

9. Will you invest about an hour to do some research for me? I just heard of a new product and need to find out more.

Based on long-term affiliations in certain industries and with specific expertise, your VA has access to information that many times is as close as a telephone call! They would be happy to check with their personal sources, as well as tap into knowledge base of anyone they might know who can help--saving you many hours of research! They can also get online and search world! 10. I have an idea for a new product, but I need some market research information to decide if this is really next big trend.

There is a new trend on horizon in any given moment! Business changes so rapidly to meet needs of consumers that it is incumbent on us to perform due diligence. Your VA will be happy to assist you by researching new trends or discussing new trends within industry of their expertise.

As you can see, there are many facets to Client/VA relationship. As relationship develops over time, a dynamic grows of mutual respect and support that richly enhances both entrepreneurs. ____________

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