Article 1 “Tips for having a successful virtual meeting”

  • Create an agenda
    Prepare Before the meeting, create a detailed agenda that includes the topics to be discussed and how long the meeting should last. This will help keep the meeting on track and ensure that all objectives are met. It also lets attendees know what to expect and if they need to invite anyone else. 
  • Choose your tools
    The platform you use can affect how your team communicates and how productive the meeting is. 
  • Set ground rules
    Ground rules can help guide the behavior of everyone in the meeting. For example, you can ask participants to log in early so they can check their audio and video. 
  • Be flexible
    Virtual meetings can be available at different times of the day and days of the week, which can be convenient for people with different schedules
  • Be respectful
    Establish virtual meeting etiquette and don’t tolerate disrespect. 
  • Be engaged
    Use body language to show interest in the conversation, and avoid multitasking or checking your phone or email during the meeting.
  • Take breaks
    Take regular breaks throughout the meeting.
     
  • Share the mic
    Give everyone a chance to speak, and introduce yourself and any special guests or speakers. 
  • Summarize
    At the end of the meeting, summarize the main points and agree on the next steps. You can also consider sharing a replay of the meeting with everyone
     

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