Steering clear of common mistakes
\nBe sure to observe the following don\u2019ts in virtual meetings:<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t be late. When you\u2019re late, attendees notice, especially if it\u2019s a small meeting. Being late can give the impression that you don\u2019t care or that the meeting isn\u2019t important to you. A better option is to try not to schedule meetings back to back so that you have some time to dial in early. Make sure your audio and video are working and on. Introduce yourself before speaking so that everyone knows who\u2019s talking.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t move around excessively. It\u2019s distracting and can come off as though you\u2019re anxious. Keep your body movements minimal or stand if it helps you to stay focused and keeps you from fidgeting. If you like to talk with your hands, make sure they don\u2019t distract from your message or get in the way of reading your facial expressions on camera. If you have to move from one room to another because of sound issues or quality, turn off your camera and mute yourself for a minute until you get settled.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t be too far away. Some people don\u2019t like the way they look up close on the camera, so they sit far away. But proximity plays a big role in how you\u2019re perceived as a communicator and can impact your levels of engagement. Be sure that your head, face, neck, and upper torso are visible so that people can see your body language and facial expressions.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t eat. Even if the meeting falls during your normal mealtime, don\u2019t eat during your video call. Just because people can\u2019t smell it doesn\u2019t mean they can\u2019t hear or see you chewing. No one wants to see you stuff your face while discussing important business matters, unless it\u2019s a virtual happy hour or virtual dinner \u2014 then go for it!<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t speak too softly. When meeting virtually, speak slightly louder than usual. In addition to making sure others can hear you, it conveys belief and confidence in your message. Think about what volume you would use if you were in a large conference room, and use that voice on your virtual calls as well.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t interrupt. A well-run meeting allows everyone a chance to speak and is usually done round-robin or via a virtual conference table that you set up ahead of time. If that practice isn\u2019t set up for your meeting, wait until other attendees are done talking before you share your insights. If you have talkative team members who take up too much time, consider giving everyone a time limit when they speak to address this issue.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t multitask. According to a study by InterCall, 65 percent of people do unrelated work, 60 percent read or send emails, and 43 percent admit to checking social media during virtual meetings. All of these behaviors are no-no\u2019s. Give the virtual meeting your full attention. It\u2019s more productive and more respectful. \u00bb Don\u2019t carry on side conversations. You wouldn\u2019t do it in a face-to-face meeting, so you shouldn\u2019t do it in a virtual one. That includes talking, texting, or chatting with anyone not in the current meeting.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t leave the meeting without notice. Be sure to say \u201cgoodbye\u201d when you\u2019re leaving the video call, either by speaking up or using the chat window. That may seem unimportant, because people will likely see your image leave the screen when you hang up, but practicing this simple but thoughtful gesture is good meeting etiquette and is never a bad idea.<\/p>\n
\u00bb Don\u2019t be silent. You\u2019re in the meeting for a reason and your voice matters. Be mindful of how long it\u2019s been since you provided input. Use the rule of three when attending a meeting: Provide three solutions, ask three questions, or give three insights. This shows that you\u2019re an engaged and valued member of the team.<\/p>\n
Source: Working From Home by Tara Powers, MS, et\u00a0al.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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