Blog post: Less Painful Conference Calls

[calumhalcrow]

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Intro: calls are a necessary part of a remote-first working arrangement. Many of the problems with conf calls are the same problems faced by in-office meetings. Some good practices can help make them less painful:

• Consider Async: de-emphasise the need for meetings.

• Come prepared: prepare some notes on what you want to say.

• Publish an agenda and nominate a moderator: to ensure smooth handling.

• Use your webcam: communication happens via what you say, the tone you use, and your body language. Let others see you body language by using your webcam.

• Quiet room, no mute: easier to respond, no "sorry was on mute".

• Grok what others are saying: listen. Turn off distractions (Slack, phone on do-not-disturb, unnecessary browser tabs closed, email closed, etc.).

[monsteronfire]

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