Pre-meeting Communication
What is small talk?
Casual conversation that is not work related
True or False? Planning an in person meeting is easier than planning a virtual meeting?
False
True or False: Working in Virtual groups can cause the development of trust to slow within teams and adds a risk to the overall performance of the group.
True
What are the two objectives of virtual brainstorming?
you want to encourage creativity while achieving productivity
What is shop talk?
It is about the workplace but not the work itself.
What can you plan ahead of time for your meeting to run smoothly?
The Agenda
How much longer can information be communicated with in Virtual circumstances rather than face-to-face communication?
4 times
What is something that you can set as an expectation for participants?
Participation
4
What are two virtual calendar resources?
Google Calendar
Asana
What is one reason virtual brainstorming fails?
Low engagement
How can you use the video feature to ensure your participants are engaged with the content?
What are the three main factors you have to consider when coordinating pre-communication for virtual meetings?
Flexibility, pre-meeting notes, meeting agendas
What are 3 benefits of meeting planning?
Keeping group members updated on upcoming meetings
Staying on target with project plans
Ensuring individual responsibility within the team by assigning specific tasks
Allows groups to stay organized and accountable
What can be used during virtual brainstorming in order to construct participants into group brainstorming.
Breakout rooms
How does group size effect electronic brainstorming?
There is no direct correlation between group size and brainstorming how ever the more people you have contributing ideas the more possibilities of successful outcomes you can have
How many people were in A. Allen's comfortability between groupmates?
62
What are 3 disadvantages of not coordinating small virtual meetiongs?
Team does not see changes in project goals
Team does not have updates towards project completion
Team does not understand what each member is contributing individually
Team lacks bonding behind successful project completion
Does virtual brainstorming work?
Yes, virtual brainstorming can be just as effective as in person brainstorming.
How do you make sure a virtual brainstorming session stays on track?
ensure the whole team is engaged, and try to direct the flow of conversation towards end goals.