by Mike Gospe | Jun 5, 2023 | CAB best practices
The pandemic, rising inflation, and the impending recession have had a direct impact on how Customer Advisory Board (CAB) programs are now run. In fact, among the many strategies employed by companies to navigate these uncertain times, the role of the CAB has become...
by Mike Gospe | Jun 5, 2023 | CAB best practices, Homepage, Virtual Customer Advisory Board
The past two years have seen Customer Advisory Boards evolve dramatically. What was traditionally thought of as an in-person meeting has been completely altered because of COVID concerns. And yet, CAB programs have blossomed everywhere. Advances in virtual-meeting...
by Mike Gospe | Oct 5, 2022 | CAB best practices, CAB budget
It is easy to enjoy strategy-level discussions with your Customer Advisory Board (CAB) members when times are good. The investment in your CAB program is not questioned. However, your CAB program is much more urgent and important when times are uncertain. Like right...
by Mike Gospe | Sep 8, 2022 | CAB best practices, Planning
If you are thinking of your upcoming Customer Advisory Board (CAB) meeting as an “event”, you are missing the full potential of what your CAB represents. The best, most effective CABs programs are purposely managed as strategic assets. You CAB should not be a single...
by Mike Gospe | Mar 1, 2022 | CAB best practices
As COVID-19 restrictions begin to ease, businesses are wondering what it means for their Customer Advisory Board programs. Here’s how CAB programs are shaping up in 2022. A return to normalcy? Prior to March 2020, all CAB meetings were conducted in person. Most...
by Mike Gospe | May 17, 2021 | CAB best practices, CAB methodology, Partner Advisory Boards, Upgrade your CAB
In 2020, virtual advisory boards were our only option. For 20 years I’ve been facilitating Customer Advisory Board (CAB) and Partner Advisory Board (PAB) meetings. As our world paused, I too, needed to change. How could I continue to help executives stay...