How to make the most out of remote meetings

With remote work increasing, the need for managers, executives, and IT administrators to conduct a recurring remote meeting with key team members from around the state, across the nation, or in different countries has become increasingly common.

But what can you do as a manager to create a remote meeting environment where everyone is inspired to develop as individuals, take on added responsibilities, and work together as a team?

Ensuring team members know what is expected of them and showing them appreciation for what they accomplish is not easily captured through remote meetings.

1. Clarify Team Expectations

2. Schedule remote meetings in a way that matches your team dynamic

3. Send out an agenda beforehand

4. Take advantage of video conferencing

5. Leave time for water cooler conversations

6. Use a digital whiteboard to give team members a chance to participate without scrutiny

7. Incite healthy debate over ideas

8. Be a better listener

9. Clarify action items

10. Refine and document your internal processes