Working From Home For Dummies

Chapter 3

Following Virtual Team Meeting Etiquette

IN THIS CHAPTER

Checking the background and looking ready

Watching the noise level

Speaking clearly and using good eye contact

Understanding crucial do’s and don’ts

Being patient

Anyone who works from home will quickly realize that virtual meetings are an absolutely critical component of how work gets done. And you’ll quickly become very familiar with video conference calls. They’re an important way to create a connection with colleagues and a vital way to bridge the connection gap with global clients when travel isn’t possible.

Taking part in a virtual meeting from your home office requires the same level of professionalism as attending a meeting in a conference room. There’s no substitute for good manners. The age-old guidelines that comprise good meeting etiquette still apply to virtual meetings, with a few new ones for the digital age. Following these rules of etiquette can go a long way toward fostering a productive business ...