Introduction
Holding effective and stimulating meetings aims to equip you with concrete and proven tools to overcome the challenges of meetings, both in physical and virtual presence.
Holding meetings in general usually poses many challenges. Are they all necessary and relevant? Do they bring together all the parties concerned? Do they meet the objectives set? Can they be held in less time?
In virtual terms, these concerns are exacerbated. To keep all colleagues informed despite the distance, the tendency is to increase the number of meetings. And because there is no more time switching conference rooms, the small buffer zone between two meetings is reduced to zero. It’s hard to stretch your legs, get a glass of water, or take a look at your messages.
Because of the need to communicate, meetings are multiplying, and with them, a great weariness sets in. However, the need to communicate and to hold effective meetings can very well coexist by putting in place proven tools and practices.