What It Takes to Run Great Virtual Meetings

Virtual meetings are here to stay. However, do you sometimes wonder if anyone is paying attention or simply exhausted from all the virtual meetings we attend these days? As a meeting leader, do you fear that virtual meetings may seem to some like a license to multitask? What happens if someone sits back and tunes out? Have you ever presented an idea in a virtual meeting, paused for a reaction, and then heard, “I’m not sure I followed you,” which might as well mean, “I was shampooing my cat and didn’t realize I would be called on.” It does not have to be this way. With the right preparation and strategy, virtual meetings provide teams with a safe, effective, and efficient way to get things done. Who Should AttendCurrent and future managers and team leads with responsibilities for coordinating the efforts of remote or hybrid teams or individuals; Human Resources professionals serving as advisors to current and future remote team managers. What You Will LearnAfter this workshop, participants will be able to:Frame the meeting using a simple organizational strategy so that attendees understand the meeting’s (1) purpose, (2) direction, and (3) contextStrategically use ice breakers to get meeting participants ready to engageCreate voluntary engagement in the conversation taking placeMake virtual meetings inclusive, where everyone has a voiceCreate meaningful interactionsInvite only those people who need to attendEffectively prepare for virtual meetingsEnhance the productivity of remote meetings with people still getting used to working remotelyNurture relationships and be the type of person others want to meet withMake time for small talk in your virtual meetings Up to 30 students Virtual Classes will be a live, Instructor lead class in Zoom for Government, a virtual technical assistant VTA will be available to assist students with any technical issues, take roll, administer evaluations, and distribute certificates of completion. Course materials will be provided electronically.Onsite classes will be held at your location. The instructor will travel to you. Materials will be printed and shipped to your site. A sign-up sheet will be provided for student to enter their name (as they want it on their certificate) and the email address to send the certificate to. GSA travel costs will be added to the course fee. Contact us for a travel estimate.A minimum of 2 weeks lead time is needed for virtual classes, 3 weeks for onsite classes.Questions? Contact our training coordinator via email or phone at (202) 843.5447.