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Running Meetings

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attending via video conferencing, does the room allow

that person to see many or most of the participants

from where the computer camera will be set up? Con-

sider how the meeting will feel to each participant to

make sure you select the right space.

Finding a time

Work with your participants to uncover not only what

potential confl icts they have in their schedule but also

what other more general commitments they may have

that could pull them out of your meeting at the last

minute.

If your organization has a lot of meetings, just fi nd-

ing a time that is open for everyone can be a challenge,

especially if you have a larger number of attendees.

However, if you can, try to optimize your choice by

avoiding the following times:

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