A team leader can foster a sense of community in a virtual team by choosing the right virtual meeting tool that makes the process of running an online meeting easier, faster, and more collaborative. They should lay the foundation for successful virtual meetings by getting comfortable with people the team hasn't met in person, getting to know other members of the team and their expertise, making people feel like they are an equal and integral part of the conversation, and identifying any potential issues when it comes to communication styles or differing points of view ahead of meetings. It's also important to set an agenda and agree on remote meeting guidelines, and keep everyone engaged.
As soon as one or two attendees “dial in” to a virtual meeting, productivity starts to suffer, becau...
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