7 strategies for running effective remote meetings

Meetings get a bad rap because they never start on time, someone always dominates the conversation, discussions go off-track, people's hands are often traced in their notebooks, and meetings could've been an email. Remote teams face similar issues, with video conferencing apps having time limits, making it harder to talk out of turn without reading body language. To run effective remote meetings, consider deciding if a meeting is necessary, setting an agenda, starting and ending on time, recording the meeting, being intentional about communication, agreeing on mute/unmute and video/no video protocols, and asking for feedback. By implementing these structures, you can make remote meetings more productive, freeing up time and making everyone less grouchy.