Engaging Virtual Meetings

Engaging Virtual Meetings: Openers, Games and Activities for Communication, Morale and Trust
by John Chen

Overview:
Engaging Virtual Meetings is your practical guide to transforming online meetings into dynamic, interactive, and productive experiences. Virtual meeting expert John Chen introduces readers to the 6-step ENGAGE method—an actionable framework designed to boost participation, build trust, and combat video fatigue. Packed with fun openers, games, and activities, this book helps facilitators, leaders, and teams bridge the digital divide and create virtual environments where everyone feels connected and heard.

What You’ll Discover Inside:

• The 6-step ENGAGE method for running lively, effective virtual meetings

• Creative openers, games, and activities to spark engagement and build morale

• Tips for optimizing your virtual presence, audio, and video setup

• Solutions for common challenges like talking over each other and disengagement

• Tools for debriefing and improving future meetings

• Guidance for any platform—Zoom, Teams, or your favorite video conferencing tool

• Bonus content on “Connection Before Content” by Michelle Cummings

Who It’s For:
Perfect for facilitators, team leaders, trainers, and anyone who wants to energize virtual meetings, strengthen remote teams, and make online collaboration more meaningful and fun.

Why We Love It:
Engaging Virtual Meetings stands out for its practical, creative approach to solving the most common virtual meeting challenges. John Chen’s expertise and energy shine through, making it easy for anyone to create memorable, high-impact online sessions that people actually look forward to.

Product details:

Publisher: Wiley 1st edition (October 20, 2020) Language: English; Paperback 352 pages; ISBN-10 :1119750881; ISBN-13 :978-1119750888; Item Weight :1.01 pounds; Dimensions :7.3 x 1 x 9.2 inches