Scrum.org

MARCH 23, 2020

With everything that is happening around the world, teams now face the challenge of doing most of their work virtually. Virtual meetings are an essential platform for this. Over the years, we’ve developed and learned a lot of practices that may be beneficial to your own adventures with virtual collaboration. .

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Proofhub

JUNE 23, 2021

Meetings are an inherent part of every organization, no matter the industry. With meetings, employees have a platform to have one-on-ones with managers and express their opinions. However, hosting meetings just for the sake of having meetings is a blunder that is costing your organization valuable time. Let’s dive in.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 12, 2024

Project managers need to be good at facilitation because we run a lot of meetings and take part in a lot of discussions. I’ve run literally hundreds of project meetings during my career, probably thousands. Running a meeting is different to facilitating it. Running a meeting is different to facilitating it.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tip #3: Spice up your meetings Procrastination coffee chats, lunchtime walks and talks, and dining room discussions all come to an end when your organization transfers to a remote work setup. In my team, we spice up our meetings to establish strong and supportive working relationships. So what can you do?

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Businesspeople tend to prefer meeting in person. But after a period of virtual events, it’s hard to let go of that digital luxury. Virtual event planning has become commonplace even as events return to IRL or offer hybrid options. The desire to remain virtual in some cases is understandable. What Is a Virtual Event?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Network and meet with your peers, attend the keynote and morning sessions, and in the afternoon attend workshop sessions. There is both an in-person and virtual option for this academic conference. This is a fun and unique conference that brings together experts across many industries to learn from each other. Watch the video below.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If you think this way about meetings, chances are others do, such as the team members you’ve called together to discuss a vital aspect of the project you’re all working on. Instead of dismissing meetings whole cloth, you could try some icebreaker games to make them more fun and productive. So, what are some icebreakers for meetings?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 8, 2021

How do you communicate in virtual teams? Alexis: Keep people informed and minimize the amount of meetings you have. I use my iPad in meetings so I can show people slides. Having that personal relationship is hard without face-to-face meetings. Elizabeth: Try to make the online meetings fun. Focus on the solution.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

APRIL 1, 2022

I work in a virtual team. In both my jobs, as a project manager and as a writer, I work in virtual teams, sometimes leading them, sometimes not. That’s why I was keen to read Virtual Leadership by Dr Penny Pullan. It’s amazing how quickly virtual work has changed. What Is A Virtual Team?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 24, 2022

This is one of the downsides of virtual working. I’m working from home and go against popular opinion about ‘dressing for virtual work’ in that I wear whatever is comfortable. I know what meetings I have and what work should be done first. The trouble with meetings is that they generate work, so I crack on again.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MAY 16, 2020

I’ll also share some tried-and-tested techniques for engaging virtual teams and keeping the work going while based apart. Please note this presentation is tool-agnostic, so we won’t be looking at efficient use of virtual meeting tools or task management software. Could I do a webinar for your Chapter?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 7, 2020

Tip #3: Spice up your meetings. In my team, we spice up our meetings to establish strong and supportive working relationships. Weekly meetings are held via Zoom and begin with an icebreaker and general chat. We meet countless others from different continents, countries, and counties.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 22, 2020

Whatever the reason, virtual project management comes with its own set of challenges that are added to the already difficult task of managing a project. How do you navigate this brave new world of virtual project management? What Is Virtual Project Management? Virtual teams are not going away.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

AUGUST 20, 2021

I’ve been booking meetings for the next couple of months because I know my team get very busy, and if we don’t schedule the time we won’t meet to talk about the big stuff. Knowing how to manage a meeting is one of the core skills for project managers. Looking for more resources to make your meetings run more smoothly?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

. #1: Book Virtual Meetings on a Schedule. Sofia Hess says: Virtual meetings are essential for geographically dispersed teams. It is important to concentrate on the essentials to ensure these meetings are not long-winded. Virtual meetings simply cannot replace in-person meetings. 2: Delegate.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 6, 2020

More organizations have taken to virtual teams. It certainly seems like virtual teams are here to stay, but are they right for your company? Are virtual teams the magic bullet to end all ills for your company? Let’s look at the different advantages and disadvantages of virtual teams to help you decide.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Learn to Work Virtually. This is the rise of large, global teams that rarely or never meet in the real world. But more of us are working with virtual teams, in different offices, in different organizations, and in no office at all, but a converted bedroom in a private home. That is, after all, just an hour a month.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JUNE 27, 2021

In this webinar, Dr Penny Pullan shares insights into how to deliver lasting results collaboratively through in-person, virtual and hybrid workshops. As a program or project manager, do you need to be able to run really effective meetings and workshops as part of your role? About our presenter. Transcript. Elizabeth.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 20, 2022

However, there are some specific challenges related to managing international project teams that are different from virtual working with people in the same time zone. Build trust in virtual teams. Building trust in virtual teams is really important. French business meetings rarely start on time.

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Project Bliss

AUGUST 29, 2021

Learning how to appear more confident in meetings can help you get noticed and project a more polished and professional presence. It’s even harder to look confident and maintain a powerful presence in virtual meetings. One topic was how to appear more confident in meetings. My client felt invisible and insecure.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 13, 2020

Wise’s book, Trust in Virtual Teams. It’s a (pretty academic) guide to explaining trust and building trust in virtual teams. But first, you have to understand what a virtual team is. A new definition of virtuality. Wise says that virtual teams are traditionally defined by distance. Building trust.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 26, 2020

For many project managers, the only obstacle to embracing a virtual team is the perceived difficulty of managing one. It’s called virtual team management, and it’s rising in popularity. As time goes on, and as circumstances necessitate them, virtual teams have become more commonplace. Virtual Team Management.

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The Lazy Project Manager

JANUARY 13, 2021

Whether working virtually is an adjustment in your seasoned career or part of your first professional experience out of college, it requires a lot of learning. Schedule recurring meetings and come prepared. This way, everyone on the team knows when to meet and can prepare talking points and key concerns.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 24, 2022

Be willing to incorporate a few different tools to meet the varied needs of your colleagues. Businesses that resisted the shift to Zoom meetings are now embracing the flexibility that remote teams give them. Brush up on your virtual leadership skills. We could even include virtual assistants and PAs in there.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 10, 2022

Any reading, research time or learning about: Managing virtual teams Emotional intelligence (start with this book ) Team engagement and team building activities like a scavenger hunt. I have a resource to get you started with building team engagement across virtual teams , that you could also adapt for teams working in the same location.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

If you think this way about meetings, chances are others do, such as the team members you’ve called together to discuss a vital aspect of the project you’re all working on. Instead of dismissing meetings whole cloth, you could try some icebreaker games to make them more fun and productive. So, what are some icebreakers for meetings?

Software 292

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JULY 27, 2020

From there, look at some products that sound like they are going to meet your needs. Read my 5 Step Expert Guide to Choosing Collaboration Tools before you meet any vendors, and work through that process. The culture of teams and sharing is very different for virtual teams. I’d recommend Penny Pullan’s book, Virtual Leadership.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Whether you’re excited to meet them for the first time, or have had a few calls/sessions already, you are probably wondering if you are using their time effectively and asking the right questions. Use these as a starting point in your meetings with your mentor and see where the conversation takes you. Still looking for a mentor?

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Project Bliss

AUGUST 17, 2020

And use team building activities to build relationships between your virtual team members for greater morale, motivation, and trust. Establishing regular virtual meetings with your remote team can help your staff maintain that essential sense of connection with their co-workers and the company. Stay Connected.

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Proofhub

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

In the early stages of the coronavirus crisis, 80% of global corporate remote work policies shifted to virtual and mixed forms of team collaboration. From communication barriers to cultural differences, managing a virtual team is no small feat. What is Virtual Team Management? What is Virtual Team Management?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

JANUARY 12, 2024

Otter is a note-taking app that also records in-person meetings. It’s the voice/meeting transcription tool I’ve used since before those features were available in Microsoft Teams. Learn more We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you #ad Our Pick Otter.ai So many tools!

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 10, 2023

Project meetings often feel as if they’re in the way of your work. If you’re not working from an agenda or you don’t manage those meetings, that can be true. But meetings are critical for project planning and team collaboration. What Are Project Meetings? Types of Project Meetings. Learn more.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

MARCH 25, 2020

Zoom* is one of the online tools I use for meetings. They have a basic plan that gives you 40 minute meetings for free (or unlimited time if it’s just two of you on the call). I’ve updated a couple of articles on working virtually. “Hope is not a strategy,” he writes.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Brain Sensei free trial Instructor-led Virtual Course Option Brain Sensei vs PM PrepCast Brain Sensei Coupon Summary: Is Brain Sensei PMP Training Good? You can take any PMP training course (or none) and as long as you hit 35 contact hours you meet the eligibility criteria. Instructor-led Virtual Course Option. Live Course.

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Buy now Read my review We earn a commission if you click this link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you #ad Live Course PMP® Certification Exam Prep (Live Virtual Instructor) with Brain Sensei An instructor-led virtual PMP Exam prep course for those who prefer a more interactive experience.

Technical Review 298

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Any reading, research time or learning about: Managing virtual teams Emotional intelligence (start with this book) Team engagement and team building activities like a scavenger hunt. I have a resource to get you started with building team engagement across virtual teams , that you could also adapt for teams working in the same location.

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NimbleWork

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

A retrospective meeting is an opportunity for the team to reflect on what went well during the sprint (if we’re using Scrum terminology), what could have been done better and to discuss any actions that fall out of that discussion which would improve and iterate for next time. Virtual teams can be a little more transactional!

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