13 Ways to Run Successful Remote Meetings
Remote meetings are a key part of collaboration, especially for teams that are distributed. However, they are less effective than in-person meetings if you don’t follow the proper etiquette for meetings. However, many of the same methods that help make meetings more productive and fun in person can be applied to virtual meetings. Here are 13 strategies to organize successful remote meetings, according to members of the Forbes Coaches Council:
1. Use an agenda.
To avoid getting lost in the conversation, start your meeting with a clear agenda. If you can, develop an agenda with input from the attendees and present it first.
2. Encourage everyone to speak up.
In online meetings, some people will feel reluctant to participate due to concerns about dominating the discussion or getting interrupted. You might want to consider using a conference call camera and microphone to block out background noises and amplify all voices equally. Ask for questions or comments after the meeting, so that everyone is heard.
3. Focus on action items and follow up.
Meetings often end with vague action items and no clear follow-up plan. To prevent this from happening, you must decide on the way in which actions will be documented and followed up at the start of the meeting, and then review them at the end of the session. It’s also an excellent idea to set up data room ma follow-up one-on-one meetings or a second team meeting within a realistic timeframe.
