Lead Productive Online Meetings

To make virtual meetings productive, choose a quiet, well-lit space and use quality audio equipment. Avoid multitasking and separate conversations. Facilitators should use icebreakers, have a clear agenda, and encourage interaction. Set ground rules for speaking and use chat for comments. Direct questions to individuals to avoid dead time. Keep meetings under 30 minutes and end with a summary of actions.

What is one way to ensure a productive virtual meeting environment?

• Choose a noisy space

• Use an external microphone

• Work on other tasks during the meeting

• Turn off all lights

What is a recommended activity for a meeting facilitator to start with?

• Begin with a long presentation

• Start with a technical discussion

• Ask each participant to introduce themselves

• Skip introductions to save time

How should questions be directed during a virtual meeting to avoid dead time?

• Ask open questions to the whole group

• Direct questions to specific individuals

• Wait for someone to volunteer an answer

• Avoid asking questions altogether

What is a suggested maximum duration for virtual meetings?

• 60 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 45 minutes

What should be done at the end of a virtual meeting?

• Extend the meeting time

• Ask more open questions

• Summarize the action plan

• Start a new topic