Common distractions in virtual meetings include interruptions from other people, working on other tasks like checking emails, and notifications from cell phones. These can be avoided by introducing everyone during the meeting and giving everyone a chance to contribute, not interrupting others when they're speaking, testing all technology before the meeting, reading the agenda and coming prepared, not working on other tasks during the meeting, turning off all notifications, and ensuring all team members are in a quiet area free from unnecessary distractions.
As soon as one or two attendees “dial in” to a virtual meeting, productivity starts to suffer, becau...
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