Who is this for?
Anyone who wishes to plan, host and execute virtual meetings that will fully engage their audiences.
Benefits for you
- Identify the critical action steps you should take when planning for an efficient and effective virtual meeting
- Resolve technical and other unexpected obstacles when hosting and participating in virtual meetings
- Optimize meeting time by remaining on track, avoiding information overload and providing sufficient breaks
- Overcome blocks to interpersonal communication
- Increase audience engagement and commitment
Program content
Module 1: Planning Your Virtual Meeting Efficiently
- Essential do’s and don’ts when planning a virtual meeting
- Time-saving tips and crucial action planning steps that ensure peak efficiency
Module 2: Engaging Your Virtual Meeting Audience Dynamically
- Current research on what engages and disengages virtual audiences
- Leveraging technology and interpersonal communications to build trust and motivate participation at virtual meetings
Module 3: Managing Virtual Meeting Challenges Proactively
- Overcoming barriers to in-person communications in a virtual meeting environment
- Addressing and managing routine and unexpected technological and interpersonal issues proactively
Creating a Virtual Meeting Action Plan
Special features
You will have online access to a “Virtual Meeting" toolkit containing useful articles, checklists, templates and techniques
Program leader

Dr. Gail Levitt
Upcoming sessions
Note: participants in this program may qualify for up to $10,000 in funding through the Canada BC Job Grant program. Find out if you qualify.

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