{"id":5521,"date":"2021-05-06T10:07:12","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T14:07:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/manycam.com\/blog\/?p=5521"},"modified":"2021-05-06T10:07:13","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T14:07:13","slug":"how-to-close-your-remote-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/manycam.com\/blog\/how-to-close-your-remote-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Close Your Remote Meetings On a Positive Note"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

How do you close your remote meetings? The closing is a crucial point of any meeting to make sure the team remains productive and engaged!\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The ongoing pandemic made everything remote, including meetings. This unplanned addition to work-life was tricky for many. Remote meetings are significantly different from real-life meetings. When you close your remote meetings properly helps to keep clear communication, pick up the pace of your projects, and ensure that everyone has a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A good closing is key to making your team feel accomplished, optimistic, and connected. Failure to do so can leave things left unsaid, lead to low commitment and steps not taken. In this blog post, you\u2019ll find 5 steps you can take to close your remote meetings on a positive note every time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to close your remote meetings on a positive note<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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1. Keep Remote Meetings Concise\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Extending your remote meetings needlessly will neither meet your goals nor increase your productivity. Therefore, keep them short and concise. Before starting the video conference, set a timer for a few minutes to signal the meeting\u2019s end. As soon as it rings, summarize the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel that someone is looking to speak more, request them to send you an email, so you can raise it in the next meeting or respond to them directly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the 8 Steps to Run a Successful Meeting<\/a> for preparing your meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Maintain a Positive Environment When Closing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Recognition and praise should be a regular part of your meeting checklist. At any point, there will be at least one worker who has done something well. Letting everyone know about it will contribute to a positive and healthy work culture. You can even compliment them on their suggestions, such as \u201cYour insights were really helpful today, David.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the meeting\u2019s closing, highlight the recent positive contributions of your team. This way, you can make them feel good as they leave with a sense of achievement.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Close Meetings With The Next Action Steps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many managers go over the next action steps and deadlines while closing the meeting. Instead of doing it by yourself, let your team do it. This is helpful for the following reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n