Facilitation - Better Meetings Online

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Meeting Tips

You see faces but nobody is home

Start every virtual meeting with a “micro-moment of presence.” It breaks the “silent join” habit and sets the tone for attention and connection.
Let people know when to discuss and when to decide

If your meeting requires decision making, mark agenda items as either D (Decision) or C (Conversation). It tells people what kind of thinking you expect.
Icebreakers That Don’t Make You Cringe

Skip “fun facts” and try contextual icebreakers that relate to your meeting. If they are relevant and quick, you’ll get connections without the awkwardness.
Recurring meetings work better with rotating facilitators

Rotate the facilitator and other meeting roles regularly. It keeps meetings fresh, builds confidence, and turns attendees into co-owners.
Don’t have a meeting until Proven Necessary

Start with async communication — only hold a meeting if real-time collaboration is the best (or only) way to move forward.

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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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Meeting Tips

You see faces but nobody is home

Let people know when to discuss and when to decide

Icebreakers That Don’t Make You Cringe

Recurring meetings work better with rotating facilitators

Don’t have a meeting until Proven Necessary

Random Tip