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Book Description

From crackly conference lines to pixelated video, virtual meetings can be problematic. But you can host a productive conversation in which everyone participates. Running Virtual Meetings takes you through the basics of:

  • Selecting the right virtual venue
  • Giving participants the information and support they need to connect and contribute
  • Establishing and enforcing a common meeting etiquette
  • Following up from afar

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  • Table of Contents

    1. Cover
    2. Series Page
    3. Title Page
    4. Copyright
    5. HBR Press Quantity Sales Discounts
    6. Preview
    7. Contents
    8. What Is a Virtual Meeting?
      1. What are the key challenges?
      2. Why hold one?
      3. What this book will do
    9. Plan Your Meeting
      1. Decide if you need to meet
      2. Create an agenda
      3. Identify the participants
      4. Pick a platform
      5. Set a time
    10. Manage the Technology
      1. Assess your needs
      2. Choose your tools
      3. Test your setup
      4. What to do when technology fails
    11. Set Expectations for Participation
      1. Assign roles
      2. Establish meeting processes
      3. Clarify etiquette
      4. Send your invitation and materials
    12. Conduct the Meeting
      1. Just before the meeting starts
      2. Open the meeting
      3. Facilitate the discussion
      4. Hear from everyone
      5. Control the tone
      6. Close the meeting
      7. Follow up
    13. Navigate Special Situations
      1. Give a video presentation
      2. Bridge linguistic or cultural barriers
    14. Learn More
    15. Sources
    16. Index
    17. Back cover
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