Back again

Is 2007 only 3 weeks old?  It feels like forever already.  Lots going on. 
If the last few weeks are any indication, 2007 is shaping up to be an interesting year.

We've crunched through several major client presentations, and just finished one new business pitch.  Can't mention the client, but it seemed to go really well.  We felt relaxed and had fun, which is always a good sign.  The chemistry in the room seemed to be good - lots of questions and discussion.  They were smart and we got the sense we'd enjoy working with them.

Only small thing was we made the cardinal error of having a few people without clear roles in the meeting.  People who would be key day-to-day contacts on the business, but who weren't part of the story we were telling in the pitch, so they sat there with nothing to say.  Jon Steel would not approve.  Must remember not to do that again.  Always make sure everyone in the room has a role.