9 Steps for Optimizing Any Virtual Meeting
By Laura Gramling – Founder & President
Key meeting-design principles:
Engage people throughout (see recommended tools below)
Build in time for meaningful discussions
Have a path for implementing the ideas and solutions that emerge from the meeting
By Laura Gramling, President, EnSpark Consulting
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Creating successful virtual meetings requires much of the same thoughtful prework you need for a great in-person meeting, along with additional efforts. The following checklist will ease your process when planning virtual meetings of any size or format.
Virtual Meetings Checklist
Agenda Design | |
Timing |
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Content |
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Engagement |
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Process |
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Preparation | |
Core Team |
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Test Run |
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Technology | |
Best Match | Use the virtual meeting platform and engagement tools that BEST supports and helps you deliver the meeting outcomes and goals. |
Presentation Tools | There are many virtual meeting platforms with a wide variety of tools built in – PPT, video, polling, sharing screens, group chat, etc.
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High-Engagement Tools | These technologies allow you to create highly participative brainstorming sessions, solution development, prioritization, action planning and more.
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About the Author
Laura Gramling is an expert at organizational performance, meeting design and facilitation, and complex change. And yet she comes to each client engagement knowing that every member of a team brings their own distinct, and vital expertise, too.
Laura has been described by EnSpark clients as intelligent, curious and humble. She has worked hard to master the art of deep listening – allowing her to connect and understand people who are often marginalized. She’s a tireless champion of diversity and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to contributes their best selves.