The Complete Guide to Virtual Meetings
Run and participate in calls that actually move work forward.
Before the Meeting
- Define purpose, agenda, required inputs, and decision owners.
- Share pre-reads at least 24 hours ahead.
- Invite the minimum viable group.
During
- Start on time; review agenda and expected outputs.
- Timebox discussions and capture parking lot items.
- Record decisions and assign owners in real time.
After
- Post notes within 24 hours with decisions, owners, and due dates.
- Track follow-ups in your task system.
- Evaluate whether the meeting can be replaced with async next time.
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