You’ve felt the pain of hybrid meetings: the people who can’t hear what’s going on, the remote team members who can’t get a word in edgewise, the people in the room who get side tracked by birthday cake and the meeting runs long. What’s a leader to do? For years we’ve been suggesting a solution that people have resisted. Lately, though, a number of our clients are coming to us … [Read more...]
How to Make That Meeting an Email Instead
Ah, the wittiness of the internet. How many memes, pictures and snarky comments have you seen from people complaining that the latest assault on their precious time was “a meeting that could have been an email"? Especially when we work remotely, it’s easy to complain about the time spent in unproductive meetings. I feel your pain but here’s a question for you: Exactly what … [Read more...]
Dinosaurs and Online Presentations
Wayne learned a valuable lesson about presentation skills in the 3rd grade that might make you rethink your attitude about online presentations. https://youtu.be/9gLx_t_eYRs?rel=0&showinfo=0 If you want to get serious about improving your online presentation skills, this course can help. It's also available for organizations that would like to train their leadership. … [Read more...]
Webcams: Science Fiction or Horror Story?
Depending on how you look at it, webcams are either a great invention rivaling anything Star Trek ever imagined, or they're a bigger nightmare than anything that ever came from the mind of Stephen King. Which is your viewpoint? https://youtu.be/1HjD4NlTt0A?rel=0&showinfo=0 … [Read more...]
Do You Have a Questioning Strategy for Your Online Meeting?
Have you ever led an online meeting or teleconference and had trouble getting input from participants? Does it feel like nobody is responding or participating? I’m going to guess that the problem isn’t whether you are asking for questions and feedback, it’s how you’re asking. Most of us honestly try to engage our audience and give them a chance to participate. We often ask, … [Read more...]