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5 Killer Mistakes You're Making in Technology Business Reviews

5 Killer Mistakes You're Making in Technology Business Reviews

Update: 2025-07-08
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In this engaging session, Brian Doyle delves into the art of conducting effective Technology Business Reviews (TBRs) for MSPs. With insights drawn from his years of experience, Brian highlights the top five mistakes to avoid in TBR delivery, ensuring that these interactions build stronger client relationships and drive business value. Through this coaching session, Brian equips IT professionals with actionable strategies to improve their client communication and presentation techniques. Brian outlines the critical importance of assembling the right stakeholder mix in TBR meetings, emphasizing roles such as financial executives and line-of-business managers. He cautions against common pitfalls like inconsistent data presentation and overly technical jargon that can derail the effectiveness of these sessions. By articulating clear business-to-technology alignments, Brian underscores how MSPs can transform TBRs into strategic planning opportunities that resonate with clients' business drivers and objectives. The session is not just about troubleshooting; it's about paving a path for effective engagement with key decision-makers and enhancing the consultative value offered to clients. These insights are vital for any MSP looking to solidify their position as a trusted advisor in the eyes of their clients.

Key Takeaways 

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Successfully conducting TBRs requires engaging the right mix of stakeholders, including C-level executives and line-of-business managers, to ensure comprehensive strategic alignment.
  • Meeting Management: Establish clear agendas and maintain focus, preventing clients from derailing meetings with unrelated issues, thus preserving the session's strategic objectives.
  • Consistency and Clarity: Deliver consistent, non-technical data across meetings to help clients track progress and understand the strategic value being delivered.
  • Business-Technology Alignment: Clearly communicate how technology initiatives align with business goals, offering clients a straightforward view of potential ROI and strategic benefits.
  • Leveraging Relationships: Cultivate relationships with decision-makers by positioning yourself as a partner in achieving their strategic priorities.

Show Websitehttps://mspbusinessschool.com/

Host Brian Doyle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandoylevciotoolbox/

Sponsor vCIOToolbox: https://vciotoolbox.com

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5 Killer Mistakes You're Making in Technology Business Reviews

5 Killer Mistakes You're Making in Technology Business Reviews

Brian Doyle, MSP Business School