Mastering Hybrid Meetings
Blending Remote and Onsite Teams
Mastering Hybrid Meetings is a half-day, instructor-led workshop designed to equip facilitators, team leaders, and professionals with the skills and tools to run meetings that seamlessly engage both remote and in-person participants. You’ll learn how to overcome the common challenges of hybrid environments and create a meeting experience where everyone feels included, heard, and connected no matter where they are.
Virtual Edition
This online, instructor-led version consists of a half-day virtual workshop. Designed for team leaders, facilitators, and professionals who lead meetings with both in-person and remote participants, this course provides practical tools and strategies to overcome the unique challenges of hybrid environments. You’ll learn how to design meetings that feel inclusive, engaging, and productive—no matter where participants are located.
You will learn:
- How to create ground rules that keep hybrid meetings running smoothly
- Strategies for preparing for both types of hybrid meetings
- How to use your virtual platform’s tools to promote engagement
- Best practices for using a moderator or producer
- And more!
With actionable tips, real-world examples, and tools you can apply immediately, this workshop empowers you to lead hybrid meetings that foster connection, collaboration, and results.
Who will benefit from this course?
Ideal For:
- Managers
- Executives
- Supervisors
- Consultants
- Client Relationship Managers
- Trainers
- Sales Professionals
- Project Managers
- Facilitators
Needing To:
- Lead meetings that include remote and onsite participants.
- Achieve the same, or nearly the same, level of interaction and connectivity as they would if everyone were in the same room.
- Keep hybrid meetings focused, inclusive, and on track
- Apply best practices to engage both virtual and in-room participants equally
What you will learn
Transform meeting skills by:
- Creating ground rules for smooth hybrid meetings
- Preparing for different types of hybrid meeting formats
- Using virtual platform tools for hybrid collaboration
- Maximizing the role of a moderator or producer
- Engaging participants with hybrid-specific best practices
- Avoiding common pitfalls that derail hybrid sessions
- Tracking participation and promoting inclusivity
- Keeping all attendees actively involved and connected
Objectives
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
- Define the unique challenges and opportunities of hybrid meetings
- Distinguish between the two main types of hybrid meeting formats and prepare accordingly
- Establish clear ground rules to guide hybrid meeting behavior and expectations
- Leverage technology tools within virtual platforms to promote collaboration and engagement
- Identify when and how to use moderators or producers to enhance meeting flow
- Apply specific engagement strategies to foster equal participation from remote and in-person attendees
- Recognize and avoid the common pitfalls that hinder hybrid meeting success
- Ensure hybrid meetings are structured, productive, and inclusive for all participants
Training for
Mastering Hybrid Meetings is available at various times throughout the year as a half-day, virtual live instructor-led workshop. This option is ideal for individuals seeking professional development in a small group setting.
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Private classes are fully customizable, taught at your location, and provide the best value for groups of 10 or more. Contact us for more information about scheduling a private class.
*If you have fewer than 10 people, but still desire a personalized, private learning experience, consider collaborating with other departments in your organization or other organizations near you.
Upcoming Courses:
Mastering Hybrid Meetings: Blending Remote and Onsite Teams
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Mastering Hybrid Meetings: Blending Remote and Onsite Teams
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