ENGLEWOOD, Colo., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- During this
evolving and unprecedented time when personal and professional
lives have been disrupted, many people are finding new and
innovative ways to stay connected. Whether it's through Zoom,
Skype, WebEx or one of the other popular video-conferencing
platforms, it's now easier than ever to communicate with people
around the globe.
Members of Toastmasters International have been meeting
face-to-face for more than 95 years, but due to the coronavirus
(COVID-19), most meetings have been temporarily moved online. Many
members have found online meetings to be a great way to stay
connected, keep momentum going, and provide a much-needed sense of
routine in a time when many people's lives are altered, and social
distancing is widespread.
To help ensure your meeting is a success, Toastmasters
International offers these 10 tips for an efficient and
productive online meeting:
- Select a video-conferencing platform, and do a test run prior
to the meeting
- Meeting organizers should send attendees a copy of the agenda
in advance
- Choose a quiet location before joining the meeting to reduce
potential distractions for both yourself and other attendees
- Arrive on time or let the organizer know ahead of time if you
will be late or unable to attend
- Mute your microphone when not speaking
- Adjust your camera so you can be seen, and look into the
camera—not the monitor—when speaking
- Dress as you would for an in-person meeting
- Be aware of your background and make sure it's appropriate
- Stay focused and avoid checking email or perusing other
materials unrelated to the meeting
- Respect fellow attendees by refraining from distracting
behavior like eating or chewing gum
"I have come to love online meetings more than in-person
meetings," says Manoj Vasudevan of
Singapore, Toastmasters' 2017
World Champion of Public Speaking. "I find online meetings to be
more convenient, less expensive, and less disruptive to my
schedule. They even allow me to meet more people without leaving
home."
To find a Toastmasters club where you can develop or improve
your presentation, communication, and leadership skills,
visit www.toastmasters.org/findaclub.
About Toastmasters International
Toastmasters
International is a worldwide nonprofit educational organization
that empowers individuals to become more effective communicators
and leaders. Headquartered in Englewood,
Colo., the organization's membership exceeds 358,000 in more
than 16,800 clubs in 143 countries. Since 1924, Toastmasters
International has helped people from diverse backgrounds become
more confident speakers, communicators and leaders. For information
about local Toastmasters clubs, please visit www.toastmasters.org.
Follow @Toastmasters on Twitter.
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