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Gig Worker vs. Pro Services Provider

In the AV/IT world, there is a need for the gig worker and pro services provider approaches, as each have their strengths and weaknesses and best serve certain types of needs and clients. With the rise of the gig economy, along with the impact of COVID-19 on the job market and the desire to pursue […]

Leadership Lessons from Ted Lasso

The scoreboard isn’t the only thing that matters. Ted Lasso, the hit show on Apple TV, embodies effective modern leadership, people-centric management, and the value of humility and authenticity within a compelling, fictitious story. For those who are not familiar, Ted Lasso is recruited to be an English football (soccer) coach based on recent success […]

Employee Retention—Before “I Quit”

For more than a decade, there has been a shortage of talent entering the AV industry. With an overall staffing shortage and the “I quit” movement, you can’t afford not to reevaluate your recruiting and retention policies. When organizations look to bolster their teams to keep up with client demands, or expand to capitalize on […]

“No-Coding” Solutions Within the AV Industry

No-coding solutions can be viable for many AV systems that do not demand complicated functionality or operation. The movement of “no-coding” software development is a growing trend, especially in the web, mobile app, and workflow automation spaces. The value of these tools is their ability to enable so-called non-programmers to develop solutions without needing to […]

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The Biggest Reward of InfoComm21

There’s nothing like the feeling of reuniting with your AV friends and family.  This was the sentiment of many who attended InfoComm21 in Orlando October 27-29. While it is accurate to say that there were several aspects of InfoComm21 that proved to be disappointing including the considerably lower attendance, the absence of big name players, […]

Improving Project Hand-Off

When is a project complete? For some, completion is defined by satisfying requirements, receiving a sign off, or achieving client satisfaction. Although completion signifies a finish line associated with contracts, scope of work, payments, and a transition to move from one commitment to the next, completion of an installation simply marks the next phase in […]

Tips For a Strong Finish to Your Next Project

When a new AV project is announced, there is a remarkable amount of time, care, and effort invested during its infancy. Identifying needs, evaluating equipment, documenting requirements, and designing solutions are some of the critical steps during the initial planning phase. Significant attention is also paid to budgets, coordination of trades, negotiation of contracts, establishment […]

Maintaining Strong Business Relationships

The pursuit of relationships is a popular topic for discussion in the AV industry nowadays. Whether from the perspective of technology managers who seek a relationship-based partner rather than a transactional vendor, or AV services providers that are in pursuit of client relationships that yield positive results, appreciation, and repeat business; both parties must take […]

Bolstering Your Organization With AV Specialists

There is a growing movement of end-user organizations looking to handle all or most of their AV needs in-house. Whether this is due to the results they have been receiving, their need to manage tighter budgets, or the requirements for more responsive support, many technology managers are building AV teams to do design, integration, programming, […]