Monday, June 22, 2020
Thursday, June 04, 2020
Wednesday, June 03, 2020
How to Create Successful Virtual Meetings
Companies and organizations around the world have had to pivot especially when it comes to virtual meetings using technologies such as zoom, Skype and Microsoft Teams to stay connected since the outbreak of the corona virus.
Employees still need to be updated on the changing landscape and direction of their organization and its outreach to their customers.
Creating a successful virtual meeting takes planning
Creating a successful virtual meeting takes planning and is an art. Many different elements must be utilized to optimize the experience and create engagement for the employees.
I have identified 7 strategies for creating successful virtual meetings that when implemented your results will be much improved .
7 Strategies for Creating Successful Virtual Meetings
- Create a detailed outline, Do your homework.
Organization is the cornerstone of creating a successful virtual meeting. By creating a detailed outline including exercises, polling and question and answers planned out in advance you will be able to keep the attendees engaged and on topic.
It is essential to have a guideline to ensure all the vital content is covered. Also, it's important to design companion material for employees to support the virtual training long after the meeting is over.
- Understand the goals and objective outcomes of the meeting.
When planning your virtual meeting it's important to have a clear understanding of what the primary goals and objectives are for the attendees.
This will keep you focused on the material any interactivity and engagement necessary to achieve outstanding results!
If your team needs to learn specific skill sets during the virtual meeting, you can incorporate exercises, discussion topics, and real-world examples that can help them develop those skills.
- Make sure to communicate details about the meeting/training well in advance.
It was one said that “luck is when preparation meets opportunity”. If you want the full participation and engagement of your team for the virtual meeting you must prepare. Make sure to constantly communicate the details of the meeting and the benefits of the attendees for showing up.
Since so many of us are operating remotely sending out reminders, emails an including the details in your company newsletter and message board will help to assure full participation.
- Make it easy to access.
Your virtual meeting should be easy to access, even for team members who are not tech savvy. Access and navigation should be simple and straightforward, and everyone should know how to log onto the system to attend the live event or webinar.
Another alternative is to record the virtual event and upload it to the company's website for future reference or for those who have missed the live event. In addition, some companies may prefer a recorded version to assure there are no technology glitches for their live meeting.
- Include polling, Q&A, and interactivity to drive engagement
Creating a virtual meeting or event is always enhanced when polling, Q&A opportunities and interactivity of the attendees are included. Many times, using breakout rooms and pre-planned interactivity drives retention and assures a positive experience and results for the attendees.
- Encourage and promote group collaboration on social media.
Social media platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn can be valuable tools in supporting collaboration and discussion before, during and after the event.
Entertaining questions from people who are on the platform or watching the live stream enhances the meeting and encourages and motivates the attendees to collaborate long after the event is over.
- Avoid information overload.
When delivering a virtual meeting it's easy to want to pack 25 pounds of information in a 5-pound bag. That's a mistake! Try to keep the sessions as short as possible and include only the information that is necessary.
It's important to still have fun to keep the attendees engaged while staying on topic.
I believe if you follow these seven strategies for creating successful virtual meetings you will find that your attendees are more engaged, motivated, and productive, even if they are operating remotely.
Since 2006, Dr. Rick has successfully delivered virtual programs for his clients the United States, South America, Asia, and Europe.
The Solutions-Oriented Virtual Experience™ is a unique and powerful process designed to deliver phenomenal results, your team will be highly focused refreshed and reenergized to serve your customers.
To Book Dr. Rick for your next virtual meeting or for more information contact us at info@rickgoodman.com or call 888-267-6098 or check out or website at www.rickgoodman.com
Tuesday, June 02, 2020
Monday, June 01, 2020
Its Time to Bounce Back
Hi, Dr. Rick Goodman here and it's Monday, it's time for some motivation and today I'd like to discuss you bouncing back. That's right, it's time for you to bounce back and get in the game again.
The other day I was in my backyard and in the good mangroves.
We've got a lot of coconut trees and those coconut trees were filled to the top.
In fact, one or two of them were bending over completely. So, we called up the person that comes over and climbs up the tree and he cut down those coconuts and let them down with a pulley.
And about two hours later, those coconut trees were standing completely tall and strong. They were completely erect when they were bent over before
Well, a lot of us get stressed out. We feel like we're being bent over we feel like we're going to snap and we're not going to make it happen. But you know what, you are just like that coconut tree you have that inner strength that you can bounce back also
Sometimes it's just relieving stress by going out and exercising or meditating or being quiet but understand that you were built to succeed.
You were built to win. Just like standing tall like those strong coconut trees in my backyard. You will bounce back; you will be tall you are very strong.
You've got to start focusing and putting your game plan together, focusing on the solutions. Anybody can point out the problem.
But it's only solutions-oriented leaders that stay focused on the solutions, remember when that horses in a race they put blinders on that horse, so it stays focused on the finish line.
My goal and my wish for you is that you stay focused on the finish line also that you stay strong like the coconut trees and today starts the beginning of your bounce back
Go out there. Make it happen. And let me know what you're doing to bounce back today is Dr. Rick Goodman from the solutions-oriented leader, saying, go out there and make it happen.