Whether you’re hosting a conference call or running a WebEx meeting, virtual meetings are ripe for problems. Poor call quality, people forgetting to mute, people staying muted rather than
participatingthe list of things that can and do go wrong is endless. But you can prepare and lead an effective meeting from afar. This book will quickly bring you up to speed. With guiding
principles and tips for making your virtual meeting run smoothly, you’ll tick through every item on your agenda.
Running Virtual Meetings guides you through the basics of:
Conducting efficient and productive virtual meetings
Preparing for a successful meetingfrom crafting a realistic agenda to performing a technological test-drive
Managing common problems, such as connectivity issues, low talkers, blowhards, and background noise
Following up and holding people accountable when your attendees are spread all over the globe
About HBR’s 20-Minute Manager Series:
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Advice you can quickly read and apply, for ambitious professionals and aspiring executivesfrom the most trusted source in business. Also available as an ebook.
