Better Meetings Online
Tools for effective virtual meetings
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Meeting Tips
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Think about meeting duration in dollars instead of minutes
Use a Meeting Cost Clock to visualize that meetings are not free. Seeing the cost grow with each minute can create a sense of urgency and discourage distracting conversations.
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Watch out for experts before you lose the meeting
Use facilitation phrases and time-boxing to keep the meeting on track when expert discussions go too deep.
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Plan 10-20% of the meeting time for wrapping up
When planning your agenda, allocate 10-20% of the meeting time for wrap-up. Use this time to summarize key decisions, assign action items, confirm follow-up meetings, and ensure everyone is clear on next steps.
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The right icebreaker puts attendees at ease and jumpstarts participation
Start your meeting with a simple question as icebreaker. It will create a positive atmosphere, setting the tone for the meeting
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Set reasonable time boxes on discussions and enforce them
Don’t arbitrarily stop discussions that you feel don’t help the meeting progress. Instead, set and communicate time boxes for the discussion and move on with the meeting afterwards.