It’s too easy to have a bad virtual meeting. We’ve all had to learn how to frame ourselves in a camera. Some have learned to adjust. Others have had some major faux pas.
A few weeks ago, a Texas lawyer had such a problem. He couldn’t figure out how to turn off a cat filter during a legal hearing. Many parents chuckled about that one. Yet many also secretly thought, “When I share a computer with my kid, I hope she doesn’t do that to me.” Perhaps the kids are getting back at us for times we’ve used technology to spy on them.
You may know how to have a bad virtual church board meeting. But what are some ways to have a good meeting?
- Make good use of the mute button when you aren’t speaking
- Remember you have the mute button on and turn it off before you speak!
- Consider the lighting. If you can’t see yourself very well in the screen because the lighting is too bright, you may want to do something about it.
- Give the speaker feedback with positive gestures such as a smile and a nod when they make a point
- Pay attention and stay focused on the meeting
- Turn off notifications before you share a screen
Two more tips; pay attention to how close or far away you are from the camera… and keep your nose clean!
I drew this cartoon for the November 2022 CHOGNews.
