In order to make the most out of your meetings, we have compiled a list of some tricks for conducting the most efficient presentations possible:
- Speak slowly and clearly
- Stay focused; avoid distractions
- Turn off your cell phone and office ringer
- Call in from a landline whenever possible
- Mute all participants to help control background noise
- Connect 10 to 15 minutes early to make sure everything is working correctly
- Reviewing meeting objectives as well as your desired outcome of the meeting
- Don’t wait for absent or late participants. Start on time or you set a precedent for always waiting for people to join.
- Keep your pre-determined end time – conclude by thanking people for their time and participation
- Ensure that after the meeting, you send a follow up email clearly stating action items, decisions made, etc.
