Karin M. Reed Books

Supercharge your virtual meetings with evidence-based practices from an award-winning team The shift to virtual meetings was sudden and often traumatic for businesses across all industries as they responded to the global pandemic. Rather than focusing on what worked best, they focused on what worked now . . . which meant closing up the office and being suddenly virtual in nearly every meeting, often without the tools, the training, or the expertise to optimize the new “kitchen table” office. Thankfully, businesses are beginning to be more purposeful in both the tools they use and the approach they take. This book seeks to be a definitive guide for businesses looking to make their meetings as effective as possible in the ever-evolving “new normal”―leveraging insights from some of the foremost thought leaders in meeting science and on-camera communication. This book · Highlight new research insights springing from the rapid and exponential adoption of virtual meeting technology · Discuss the problems, challenges, and pitfalls of meeting in this new modality · Provide practical, actionable best practices, backed by meeting research that lead to more productive and effective virtual meetings Perfect for executives, managers, and employees at companies in all industries and of all sizes, Suddenly Virtual provides practical and actionable best practices that lead to more productive and effective remote meetings.

Prior to COVID-19, hybrid meetings were uncommon, typically featuring a majority of in-person attendees with a few "dialing in." The future of meetings will likely involve groups in a conference room, others in huddle rooms, and participants joining via webcams. This shift presents challenges in managing expectations, participation, and conversation flow among diverse attendees, but also offers opportunities for leaders willing to develop new skills. This book offers essential insights and guidance on effective hybrid meetings, outlining practical, actionable steps organizations can take as they transition to this model. Supported by current research and firsthand accounts from those navigating this change, it serves as a science-based yet practical guide. Key objectives include providing new research insights from early adopters, sharing actionable best practices informed by data from the pandemic's early days, and illustrating challenges and opportunities through real-world examples. Readers will gain valuable perspectives, enabling them to understand and adapt to the evolving landscape of hybrid meetings.