Committee Education

Following a review of both the 2025 Consultant Member Survey and the recent Town Hall polls, we have identified the top ten session topics for the Consultant Track at Meeting of the Minds 2026. These selections balance technical expertise, business strategy, and consultant skill development, while reflecting the highest areas of member interest.  I would love to be able to walk through these today if possible. Thanks! 

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Top 10 Recommended Sessions – Consultant Track

1. Advanced Sage 100 & Intacct Customization and Automation
   Format: Deep dive workshop | Lead: Consultant experts
   Focus on scripting, workflows, automation tools, and integration best practices.

2. Leveraging AI in ERP Consulting & Client Workflows
   Format: Interactive roundtable + demos | Lead: Consultant panel + outside AI expert
   Explore AI tools, real-world client applications, and best practices for adoption.

3. ERP Upgrade & Migration Playbook
   Format: Panel + case studies | Lead: Consultant panel
   Best practices for minimizing downtime and ensuring smooth transitions.

4. 3rd Party Integration Masterclass
   Format: Hands-on session with live demos | Lead: Consultants + select ISVs
   Cover EDI, ecommerce, analytics/reporting, CRM, and warehouse automation.

5. Handling Difficult Client Conversations
   Format: Skills workshop | Lead: Outside negotiation expert + consultant examples
   Communication strategies, role-play scenarios, and conflict resolution tactics.

6. Future-Proofing Your ERP Practice
   Format: Strategic planning session | Lead: Consultant panel + strategic foresight expert
   Address modernization, platform viability, and long-term client retention.

7. Rapid-Fire Technical Tips & Tricks
   Format: Lightning round (10 min each) | Lead: Multiple consultants
   Quick-win technical hacks for Sage 100, Intacct, and common integrations.

8. Maximizing Profitability in Small/Mid-Sized Consulting Firms
   Format: Business strategy panel | Lead: Consultant-led
   Project pricing, recurring revenue strategies, and operational efficiencies.

9. Project Management for ERP Implementations
   Format: Tool and template workshop | Lead: Outside PM expert + consultant case studies
   Best practices for tracking projects from quoting to go-live.

10. Emerging Technology & Tools for Consultants
    Format: Trends keynote + panel | Lead: Outside tech analyst + consultants
    Insights into RFID, wave picking, and the latest industry innovations.

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Anne Sawyer
Executive Director
90 Minds Inc.
Sunset Beach CA
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These are all great.  I would not get caught up with the format or the lead until we vote and get someone assigned to curate content.

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Gary Feldman
Principal
I-Business Network
Marietta GA
16786270646
http://www-i-bn.net
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I started filling in our 2026 Topic sheet for our 2026 MOTM sessions selection. Anne dumped the above ideas into a our planning sheet and I've added some of the prior years ideas into this year planning sheet. 

Take a look at what we have and our goal is to find 6-8 sessions.

• If you think that a sessions would make a better 1 hour MindShare Workshop (a Non-MOTM session), then tag it and we can put that on our list to review for our next MindShare Workshop. 
• If you have a great idea that you think should be on there, please add it.
• We need to review this list by the next meeting so we can vote and if needed post to Ideation of the community input. 

Feel free to change Category and Format tags. Last year our Whova app had tags and tracks, I think we should start to think about that as we develop this list. If we want to add in another column to track we can. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EyOHWlnjMSYvyUx8QKMk-UhP_bad60zU/edit?gid=595915856#gid=595915856

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Tina Meacham
RKL eSolutions, LLC
AZ
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I had to request access to the google document.  This seems to be a recurring theme for me.  Is that normal for me to need to request access or is something within the google library not remembering my email address or something?

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Brian Kelly
Accounting Systems, Inc. (ASI)
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-14-2025 14:06
From: Tina Meacham
Subject: Top Ten Session Topics - MOTM26

I started filling in our 2026 Topic sheet for our 2026 MOTM sessions selection. Anne dumped the above ideas into a our planning sheet and I've added some of the prior years ideas into this year planning sheet. 

Take a look at what we have and our goal is to find 6-8 sessions.

• If you think that a sessions would make a better 1 hour MindShare Workshop (a Non-MOTM session), then tag it and we can put that on our list to review for our next MindShare Workshop. 
• If you have a great idea that you think should be on there, please add it.
• We need to review this list by the next meeting so we can vote and if needed post to Ideation of the community input. 

Feel free to change Category and Format tags. Last year our Whova app had tags and tracks, I think we should start to think about that as we develop this list. If we want to add in another column to track we can. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EyOHWlnjMSYvyUx8QKMk-UhP_bad60zU/edit?gid=595915856#gid=595915856

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Tina Meacham
RKL eSolutions, LLC
AZ
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Okay, I'm checking with Anne to see how this is supposed to work. 

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Tina Meacham
RKL eSolutions, LLC
AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-14-2025 14:31
From: Brian Kelly
Subject: Top Ten Session Topics - MOTM26

I had to request access to the google document.  This seems to be a recurring theme for me.  Is that normal for me to need to request access or is something within the google library not remembering my email address or something?

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Brian Kelly
Accounting Systems, Inc. (ASI)
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-14-2025 14:06
From: Tina Meacham
Subject: Top Ten Session Topics - MOTM26

I started filling in our 2026 Topic sheet for our 2026 MOTM sessions selection. Anne dumped the above ideas into a our planning sheet and I've added some of the prior years ideas into this year planning sheet. 

Take a look at what we have and our goal is to find 6-8 sessions.

• If you think that a sessions would make a better 1 hour MindShare Workshop (a Non-MOTM session), then tag it and we can put that on our list to review for our next MindShare Workshop. 
• If you have a great idea that you think should be on there, please add it.
• We need to review this list by the next meeting so we can vote and if needed post to Ideation of the community input. 

Feel free to change Category and Format tags. Last year our Whova app had tags and tracks, I think we should start to think about that as we develop this list. If we want to add in another column to track we can. 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1EyOHWlnjMSYvyUx8QKMk-UhP_bad60zU/edit?gid=595915856#gid=595915856

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Tina Meacham
RKL eSolutions, LLC
AZ

Original Message:
Sent: 8/14/2025 7:00:00 PM
From: Tina Meacham
Subject: RE: Top Ten Session Topics - MOTM26

Okay, I'm checking with Anne to see how this is supposed to work. 

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Tina Meacham
RKL eSolutions, LLC
AZ
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Original Message:
Sent: 08-14-2025 14:31
From: Brian Kelly
Subject: Top Ten Session Topics - MOTM26

I had to request access to the google document.  This seems to be a recurring theme for me.  Is that normal for me to need to request access or is something within the google library not remembering my email address or something?

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Brian Kelly
Accounting Systems, Inc. (ASI)
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