The same planning is essential for successful remote meetings just as it is for in-person meetings. It is essential to be clear on the agenda and make sure that everyone has read pre-readings, that sharing takes place smoothly in-meeting, and that every important point is discussed. If you can log out of the meeting feeling that all of these things happened and you’re satisfied, then that your team meetings via remote are successful.

If your meetings fail to produce results are a waste time and money for the entire company. Remote teams must invest in strategies and tools to ensure that meetings are successful. Meetings are an important component of working but they can also be disruptive or even harmful if they are not properly managed. Meetings are often the largest productivity drain on globally dispersed teams.

It’s not as difficult as it could appear to host an productive and engaging virtual meeting. By following a few simple best practices that will aid your team members to get on the same page, remain focused, and be more productive in virtual meetings. Here are eight strategies for running successful remote meetings:

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