Coaching for Leaders 472: How to Run an Online Meeting, with Bonni Stachowiak
Jun 1, 2020
Bonni Stachowiak, a professor and host of the Teaching in Higher Ed podcast, shares her expertise on running effective online meetings. She emphasizes understanding the purpose of each meeting, whether it’s to connect or brainstorm. Bonni highlights the importance of timing and transitions, suggesting tools like BombBomb for richer communication. She also addresses engagement strategies, recommending inviting participants to unmute for dialogue, managing audio quality, and ensuring proper lighting. Her insights are invaluable for navigating virtual environments.
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Meeting Purposes
- Define a clear purpose for every meeting using Mamie Kanfer Stewart's framework: connect, align, decide, ideate, plan, or produce.
- If a meeting doesn't serve one of these purposes, consider alternatives.
Asynchronous Communication
- Explore asynchronous communication methods like BombBomb for connecting, aligning, or deciding.
- These methods can be more efficient than synchronous meetings and offer richer communication.
BombBomb for Rich Communication
- Dave Stachowiak uses BombBomb to send short video messages, providing context and avoiding lengthy emails.
- This method works well for updates or information that benefits from tone and expression.
