We are experiencing interesting times, with many businesses currently restricting travel and face-to-face meetings.  With all the technology available to us we have never been more equipped to handle working remotely and this includes virtual meetings.

Regardless of whether you are holding your meeting using an online platform or telephone, it can be difficult to hold the attention of participants.

Here are a few quick tips I have picked up on how to run a successful virtual meeting:

• Be prepared – make sure everyone knows why they are attending the meeting. Share an agenda where possible
• Be punctual – start and end on time
• Speak clearly and slowly. Only one person to speak at once
• Mute – put your microphone on mute when you are not speaking to help eliminate any background noise
• Stay focused and present – resist the temptation to check your emails or multi-task. You wouldn’t in a face-to-face meeting

More importantly, your virtual meetings will help you stay connected with your staff, colleagues and friends.  Please make the time to stay in touch.

Take care out there.