There are many ways companies try to improve the experience of hybrid meeting participants. Here are some of them:
Technical measures
- investing in better quality audio equipment, like microphones;
- using a handheld microphone;
- introducing new forms of videoconference technology optimised for the hybrid experience;
- using large screens in order to make virtual participants look full-sized;
- pre-testing all tools and activities before the start of the meetings;
- using audio-based feedback tools to put all participants on an equal footing;
- using online whiteboards to make the notes available to everyone.
Organisational measures
- enabling virtual participants to “move around” the physical room and observe wallcharts without restricting live participants to their laptops;
- having a staff member act as physical representative of the virtual participant – moving items when necessary, making sure that the camera is always pointed where needed, that people speak up etc.
- having the facilitator engage virtual participants actively, helping that their voices are heard
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