Best Practices and Tools for Successful Hybrid Meetings

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Video is undoubtedly here to stay. The data says it all: 96 percent of people who started working remotely due to COVID-19 want to continue working at least some of the time remotely for the rest of their careers, according to Buffer. A McKinsey report also cites that 30 percent of employees say they’re likely to switch jobs if forced to return to fully on-site work.

Will Your Company Choose a Hybrid Work Schedule?

If your office is one of the many businesses choosing a remote or hybrid model, it’s imperative you know how to present yourself on video and have productive and engaging virtual meetings. In addition, virtual meetings will remain a key channel for you to work with others. With communication and collaboration listed as some of companies’ most in-demand soft skills, nailing your virtual meetings will be key to your success.

After all, there’s likely always going to be at least one coworker who isn’t in the room. So when it comes to meetings, one person virtual = all participants virtual.

Best Practices and Tools for Successful Hybrid Meetings

Below are elements of virtual meetings and collaboration for your organization to consider:

Create Structure

Virtual meetings across your organization should have a consistent format. For example, include an agenda, assign a notetaker, and make sure there are clear action items by the end that get sent out in a summary email.