Virtual Meeting is an online collaboration tool that enables users to join video conference calls with people in different locations. The meeting keeps participants focused effective board of directors and productive, no matter if they are discussing a new idea or brainstorming. In addition to allowing participants to talk to one another, Virtual Meeting includes features which increase productivity, including recording meetings, creating transcripts, and allowing accessibility to those who require assistance due to physical limitations.

Define the objectives of your Virtual Meetings to avoid unproductive diverting conversations and keep attendees focused. This will ensure that you cover only the most important issues and let your team reach a conclusion at the end of the meeting.

Encourage your team members to keep notes in a notebook during the virtual meeting. According to research, writing notes by hand can help people remember information and comprehend the material that they are learning. Also, encourage your participants to use the chat feature of your virtual meeting, or digital whiteboard tools to contribute. This way even those who are hesitant to speak up can have their voices heard.

Begin on time. Meetings that start late are more likely to be over the scheduled time and this can cause frustration for the attendees. Be sure to begin your virtual meetings at the designated meeting time so you can start your meeting right away.

Facilitate an online meeting by randomly calling attendees during the call to determine whether they’re paying attention. This not only increases participation, but also helps make your meetings more productive by ensuring that every participant has the opportunity to speak and pay attention.