Virtual+Group+3

Group 3 - Virtual Meetings

what situations are conducive for virtual meetings?
 * If folks have to travel - time of year -
 * Topics? - Informational meetings are good for this - Collaborative meetings F2F
 * Some PD is easier (discovery)
 * Planning is needed to adjust to environment - Skill set is needed to be effective - How do we help each other learn these skills
 * Large group or small / 1-1/ depends on situation

What resources will best address our needs as TIMS in creating virtual meetings?
 * Learn Central allows free plus 2 elluminate
 * Video Conferencing Units
 * Training moderators - Are we using the tools to the max
 * Admin support
 * Set of published protocols
 * Meeting hosts? Traveling person?
 * A "Coach"

What advantages do virtual meetings have over face-to-face meetings?
 * Equipment is in place
 * Financial
 * Broader pull of people
 * A way to model (virtual parent meeting - Homebound)

What disadvantages do virtual meetings have over face-to-face meetings?
 * Lack of skill in virtual environments
 * Easier to plan F2F at this point
 * Often need extra tech help some more people involved
 * Access to environment
 * Easier to multi-task and not pay attention
 * Tough to have deep discussions

In working with coaches, especially individually, how would virtual meetings compare with face-to-face?

Other Notes:
 * This is a skill that can help sustain coach
 * There needs to be action items and follow up/through
 * Who are we learning from? Who is our model (business?) Build the capacity