Nine out of ten organizations will be combining remote and on-site working in the post-pandemic future of work.
Thats what the latestMcKinsey researchsays.
This new model will dramatically change the way we function and the way we meet.
Here are five testedmeeting design tacticsthat have worked for me and my team.
Its the only way to level the playing field for the online audience.
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It might sound counterintuitive people sitting at their own computers next to each other in the same room.
Using this tactic, dont forget to tell people to mute themselves to avoid a horrible echo.
Just agree on the person who will share the sound from their computer.
Hey Luke, great to have you here with us.
Its a small gesture that can go a long way.
It works like a charm.
Its been a hit for the past year at many of the meetings and webinars weve run.
Another effective way is to turn to your online colleagues first whenever you ask an open-ended question.
Ok, lets hear from our online colleagues first.
Christine, what are your thoughts?
It will make them feel more included and respected.
Also, this helps you to not forget about them!
Lastly, keep an eye out for people unmuting themselves, and be sensitive to other subtle cues.
If I notice that anyone becomes unmuted, its a clear sign for me that they want to contribute.
I instantly give them a word.
We can hardly see facial reactions or read body language.
Emojis can be an effective fix to this.
And most video platforms support them these days.
To get instant feedback, ask people to send their emoji.
For example, Can we move on?
If so, send me a thumbs up.
If you see thumbs flying all over your screen, youre good to go.
Live polling is your best pal here.
Giving everyone an opportunity to vote and express their opinion was important and empowering.
But we didnt end there.
And you shouldnt either.
Once you collect the results, engage in a discussion with the team.
or Lets hear from those who voted 4.
What are your concerns?
The discussion that follows is the most valuable part.
Take questions throughout the meeting
The old paradigm is to address questions at the very end.
We like to challenge that.
During our monthly business review meetings, we ask participants to post their questions to Slido throughout the meeting.
To wrap up
Hybrid meetings are here to stay.
He also crossed Iceland by bicycle.
