到现在为止, you know the basics of a good online meeting: fast internet, 相机上没有杂乱, 良好的照明, 没有分心. But as far as you’ve come in the digital realm, video calls still don’t make the same impact as your in-person meetings. The reasons why may surprise you.
看着他们的“眼睛”
It’s tempting to watch the other participants—or yourself—rather than focusing on the tiny lens on your laptop or phone. 但当你看着镜头, you make eye contact with others instead of looking down at your screen.
大声倾听
Does something feel missing from the conversation when everyone’s on mute? It could be that you’re looking for active listening responses. Those affirmations and sounds of engagement help the speaker and make the conversation more interactive. Ask everyone to leave the mute button alone.
增加社交时间
You might want to get right down to business, but remember to include some unstructured small talk at the beginning or end of a meeting. Minutes spent discussing pets or podcasts builds rapport, and those investments can foster loyalty and camaraderie.
阅读(数字)房间
Pay attention to the faces and body language of your fellow meeting participants. 他们看起来很投入吗?? 无聊? 心烦意乱? You would be scanning the room during an in-person meeting; make sure to collect this important information in an online setting to gauge when someone wants to chime in, 人们是否看起来很困惑, 还有其他重要的线索.
打电话
Sometimes the best way to improve your virtual meeting is not to have one. Not all conversations need to be on video. Think about what you’ll discuss and ask yourself if it’s better to talk on the phone.