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Are your virtual meetings suffering from "quiet quitting"? In recent years, there has been a profound transformation in how we approach work. The advent of remote and hybrid work models has reshaped our workplaces into a fusion of physical and virtual realms. While the flexibility this shift provides has been widely embraced, it has also ushered in nuanced yet impactful alterations in our collaboration and communication dynamics, especially within meetings.

I'm always interested in articles on work dynamics, especially on the topic of meetings, which undoubtedly disrupt people's focus and productivity. Nothing in this article that we haven't heard before. We're still struggling in finding the right balance between meetings and asynchronous collaboration. #remotework #productivity #meetings #timemanagement

In the contemporary hybrid workplace, be it in a physical meeting room or virtual conference calls, the abundance of meetings seems to correlate with a decrease in overall productivity. Many individuals share the sentiment that the time spent in these meetings, whether large or small, can be taxing on efficiency. Learn how to combat it here 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gq5gUe2x #AVer #CollaborationParadox #VideoConferencing #HybridWorkplace

Navigating the complexities of hybrid meetings requires a keen understanding of the risks of proximity bias. Discover insights and actionable tips to ensure everyone's voice is heard, regardless of physical location. https://hubs.ly/Q02vm-jd0 #leadershipdevelopment #communicationskills #businesscommunication

Leslie Thomas, Ph.D. our Chief Psychometric Officer, shared invaluable insights from the recent ATP conference session on mastering the art of meetings in today's digital-first world. Read Leslie's key takeaways on optimizing remote, onsite, and hybrid meetings for engagement and productivity. #RemoteWork #OnsiteMeetings #HybridWorkplace #MeetingTips #PostCovidWork #Leadership #engagement

In today's digital age, remote work and virtual meetings are the norm. But did you know that in-person meetings can still make a world of difference? Discover how face-to-face interactions build stronger relationships, enhance communication, and drive better collaboration. Dive into our latest blog to find out why meeting in person is irreplaceable, even in a digital world! Read blog in full: https://lnkd.in/eifWtKJG #BusinessTips #RemoteWork #InPersonMeetings #FaceToFace #Collaboration #EffectiveCommunication #WorkplaceCulture

🚀 Navigating the New Normal: Mastering Remote & Onsite Meetings in a Digital-first World 🌏 Last week at the ATP conference, I had the pleasure of joining a Peas-in-the-Pod session led by Zach Irwin M.S., ICE-CCP and Steven Hirsch, which offered rich insights into the evolving dynamics of workplace meetings. Below are my key takeaways and wisdom from the session: 💻 Remote Meetings - Keeping engagement high while mitigating distractions. 1. Advantages: Flexibility, diverse participation, cost savings. 2. Challenges: Distractions, lower engagement. 3. Strategies for Success: ➡  Strong facilitation skills to keep the energy and engagement high. ➡ Schedule optimally across time zones. Avoid early mornings and late nights to maximize participation. ➡ Short, focused sessions to ease Zoom fatigue. ➡ Use asynchronous tools when appropriate to minimize actual meeting time. ➡ Periodically engage all attendees to promote balanced participation. ➡ Leverage the chat feature to encourage quieter participants to contribute and to facilitate the easy exchange of detailed information. 🏢 Onsite Meetings: Reviving the Classics. Although onsite meetings excel in promoting unparalleled engagement and collaboration, they're not without their shifts. The new trend? Meetings are stretching out as participants favor shorter workdays 🕛 🏢 💻 Hybrid Meetings: Best of Both Worlds. Hybrid formats merge the strengths of remote and onsite. Having two facilitators helps ensure equal engagement from all participants. 🌎 Universal Meeting Wisdom: ➡ Begin with neutral icebreakers (e.g., favorite ice cream flavor?) vs. ones that may put participants on the spot (e.g., share something unique about yourself). ➡ Call on the participants by name. Whether remote, onsite, or hybrid, the secret to success in our current era hinges on meticulous planning, adaptability, and the finesse of facilitation. Let’s navigate these changes together, transforming every meeting into a chance for meaningful connection and growth. #RemoteWork #OnsiteMeetings #HybridWorkplace #MeetingTips #PostCovidWork #Leadership #engagement

Hybrid meetings - how to make them better. Hybrid meetings are something than many of us deal with in an ongoing fashion. Personally, I have at least two recurring weekly meetings that involve people joining in from home, from other work locations, and then a big group that are together in a conference room. So often, people are still trying to conduct meetings by the "old" rules and they just don't work that well now (in many cases they did not work that well in the first place!). Here are some tips from The McChrystal Group that should be helpful to you. If you follow the link below to the full article it also contains a good video on how to improve your hybrid meetings. Some of their tips: 1. Use Chat 2. Provide guidance on sound discipline 3. Speak at 75% speed and others. The bottom line is that by establishing a few good practices in your meeting rules of engagement for hybrid meetings they will become much more productive. https://lnkd.in/e2-ufR2b Marie LaLonde Mike Hooks Dr. Ray Grubbs #meetings #hybrid #hybridmeetings #rulesofengagement Meg Smith Jordan Berry Brian Gansauer

A recent survey has revealed that nearly three quarters of British professionals believe virtual meetings hinder their productivity, raising concerns about “virtual burnout.” More than half of the professionals surveyed reported that virtual meetings “regularly” interrupt their working day, preventing them from completing their tasks. A significant portion of respondents, 25%, said they have five or more online meetings daily, while a third reported up to four. With each meeting averaging around 30 minutes, employees could be losing as much as two and a half hours of their working day to video calls. Are virtual meetings hindering your productivity? Share your comments below. 👇 ”https://lnkd.in/eJrKk2-a #Workplace #Virtualmeetings #Productivity

Zoom Fatigue Is Real for CEOs. How to Make Remote Meetings Work for You Opening your calendar to a Tetris-like slate of back-to-back Zoom meetings could feel daunting, if not totally defeating.