Virtual meetings: a practical guide

by Simon Wilson

How much potential is wasted as people zone out of online meetings, alienated by the technology? What’s the best way to hold virtual meetings which are collaborative and truly productive? When is it better to meet online and when should meetings be face-to-face? This practical guide is packed with information and ideas about how to get the best out of virtual meetings. Drawing deeply on the knowledge and experience of the authors, it combines a blend of practical tips, resources and the latest research in the field from leading experts in business and communications. Written in a highly accessible style Virtual Meetings gives you everything you need to know to hold meetings which will keep your participants feeling valued and engaged. Discover how online meetings can break down hierarchies to build a sense of teamwork. Understand why facilitation helps the group to become fully involved with decision making. Benefit from the lay person’s ‘online toolkit’ covering the key functions of the main platforms and tools. Create purpose and structure by understanding the importance of flow in meetings and generating group energy online. Learn ways to use breakout groups, shared documents, polls, charts and social media to provide varied activities during and between screentime. So everyone can contribute their skills towards reaching the team’s goals. Online meetings need never be dull again.

164 pages, Paperback

Published May 6, 2021

About the author

Simon Wilson is an art historian & retired Tate Gallery curator (1967-2002).