Companies of all sizes have harnessed the power of video meetings, recognizing their potential to enhance productivity, reduce travel costs, and boost employee morale.
3. From poor internet connections to audio lags
and communication delays, technical hiccups
hamper engagement, leaving participants
feeling disengaged and frustrated.
Distractions pose another obstacle in the
path to active involvement.
The absence of non-verbal cues in video
meetings can lead to misinterpretations.
TECHNICAL GLITCHES
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DISTRACTIONS
ABSENCE OF NON-VERBAL CUES
Role of Participant Engagement in
Online Video Meetings
4. BEST PRACTICES FOR
FACILITATING ENGAGING VIDEO
MEETINGS
Prepare adequately and set the stage
Build an interactive agenda that
encourages participants to engage
actively
Keep open-ended questions a part of the
agenda
Use visual aids and multimedia
Establish clear communication norms
Use dynamic meeting formats
Incorporate humor and storytelling tools
Overcome technical challenges
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5. STRATEGIES
Setting the stage: Pre-meet prep
Laying the foundation of interactivity: Meeting agenda
Encouraging active participation: A culture of contribution
Leveraging the video toolkit: Visual aids and multimedia
Empowering participants: Strong communication techniques