TRAINING
Running Effective Online Meetings
Equip your teams with the skills, techniques, and confidence needed to lead online meetings that get results
OVERVIEW
Discover the secrets of successful online meetings
Online meetings have become a critical part of modern work, connecting teams across locations and time zones. However, virtual meetings present unique challenges, including reduced engagement, technical distractions, and the risk of ‘Zoom fatigue’.
Our Running Online Meetings course is designed to equip your managers and team leaders with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to run virtual meetings that get results. Unlike generic training programmes, our course is carefully tailored to the specific needs of your organisation, ensuring that everyone can immediately transform how they run online meetings.
COVERED
Course Content: Running effective online meetings
Participants in our Running Online Meetings course will gain the practical tools to:
- Plan and structure virtual meetings for maximum impact.
- Set clear agendas and objectives that keep discussions on track.
- Use technology effectively to enhance engagement and participation.
- Manage different personalities and encourage balanced contributions.
- Keep meetings concise and focused, without sacrificing depth or creativity.
- Handle technical challenges and prevent common digital distractions.
- Follow up effectively to ensure accountability and sustained action.
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EXPERTS
Who delivers the Running Effective Online Meetings training at Further?
All of our communication skills training is delivered by a trainer that is expert in their own, very specific area of communication skills.
WHY?
Why running effective online meetings matter
Teams that are great at running efficient, focused online meetings benefit in lots of ways, they:
- Save time and reduce meeting fatigue, boosting overall productivity.
- Foster collaboration and connection despite physical distance.
- Improve decision-making by keeping discussions focused and purposeful.
- Build trust and rapport in virtual teams.
- Strengthen leadership by empowering managers to run meetings with confidence, even remotely.
THE CHALLENGE
How do I know if my team needs training to run effective online meetings?
If your managers or team leaders are experiencing any of the following challenges, it might be time to invest in online meeting skills training:
- Struggling to keep remote participants engaged and on camera.
- Regularly experiencing technical issues that disrupt the flow of meetings.
- Finding it hard to encourage participation from quieter team members.
- Failing to follow up on agreed actions, leading to missed opportunities.
- Receiving feedback that online meetings feel exhausting or unproductive.
GOING FURTHER
What additional support will your people receive?
Following the training, all participants will receive follow-up notes and feedback, a personal online coaching session and access to our full library of communication skills resources.
This additional support is all focused on ensuring that the new skills that your team discover during the training are successfully applied in practice within their roles.
RESULTS
How is the success of the training measured?
We measure the confidence and competence of all learners before, during and after the training session.
The results are recorded, analysed and presented to you in an easy-to-read report.
Our goal is to ensure that all of the training that we deliver is as effective as possible and that you can clearly demonstrate the impact that your learning and development budget has achieved.
FURTHER READING
Not ready to book training just yet?
If you’re still exploring how to run better online meetings, here are two highly recommended books on the topic:
"The Surprising Science of Meetings" by Steven G. Rogelberg
A research-backed guide to making every meeting count, whether online or in person.
"Virtual Leadership" by Penny Pullan
A practical guide to leading and inspiring virtual teams, packed with actionable insights and tips.
Ready to equip your managers with the skills they need to run online meetings that drive results and energise your remote teams? Get in touch to discuss how we can tailor this course to your specific needs.
