Some strategies to prevent people from working on other tasks during a virtual meeting include: ensuring everyone is introduced and given a chance to contribute, this encourages active participation; discouraging multitasking like checking emails; testing all technology before the meeting to avoid technical distractions; reading the agenda and coming prepared; turning off all notifications and making sure cell phones are on silent; 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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