In recent years, video calls have become an essential part of everyday work life. With the shift towards remote work, video calls have become the new norm for businesses to communicate and collaborate with their teams.
However, as convenient as video calls can be, they also bring with them a unique set of challenges. Between technical difficulties, distractions, and loss of personal connection, it can be challenging to keep your team focused during video calls.
In this blog post, we’ll go over some tried and tested tips and tricks for keeping your team engaged and focused during your next video call.
- Set an agenda.
Before your video call, it’s essential to set a clear agenda and communicate it to your team in advance. By doing this, you help your team prepare for the meeting and know what your expectations are. Setting an agenda ensures that the meeting stays on track and ensures that your team can engage with the topic at hand.
- Encourage active participation.
Encourage your team to participate during the video call by asking for their input, opinions, and ideas. By doing this, you show your team that their contributions are valued, and you also keep them engaged throughout the call. To encourage participation, you can use features such as breakout rooms or polls to get everyone involved.
- Create an engaging environment.
Creating an engaging environment is key to keeping your team focused during video calls. Make sure your video call environment is free of clutter or background noise that can distract your team. Utilise visual aids, such as graphs or images, to help convey your message and keep your team engaged.
- Follow up after the meeting.
After the video call is over, follow up with your team to ensure that everyone is on the same page. The follow-up could take the form of a recap email which can help to reinforce the key takeaways from the meeting and set expectations for the next steps.
- Be empathetic.
With so many people juggling work and personal responsibilities, it’s important to show compassion and understanding towards your team. It’s easy to forget the human element during video calls, but by being empathetic, you keep your team engaged, motivated, and focused.
Video calls will continue to be an essential part of the work environment for the foreseeable future. While video calls can bring challenges, implementing these tips and tricks can help keep your team engaged and focused. By setting an agenda, encouraging participation, creating an engaging environment, following up after the meeting, and being empathetic, you can ensure that your team remains productive and motivated.
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