Let's face it, there is nothing like the energy you get from being physically together with a group who is working toward a shared goal. It's hard to beat the relationships you can build over a shared meal. So, if you can, plan to occasionally meet in person. Make these special occasions, including celebration and time for non-work-related fun in addition to the hard work.

As a leader and meeting organizer, my goal is to conduct meetings that are purposeful, results-oriented, productive and satisfying to human beings! Virtual meetings do not need to be a necessary evil. In this article I've tried to present practical tips and techniques that allow you to leverage their unique characteristics to create meetings that are as good as (or perhaps better!) than your face-to-face meetings. I invite you to try some of these ideas to create virtual meetings that work for you.

	Tip 6: Leverage technology
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