How to Lead & Facilitate a Great Virtual Meeting w/ Lisette Sutherland #DataTalk

The speaker discusses effective moderation techniques for virtual meetings, emphasizing the importance of using tools that allow participants to see everyone at once, such as Zoom's gallery view. This visibility helps identify when someone wants to speak, as they may raise their hand or show other non-verbal cues. The speaker suggests directing questions to specific individuals rather than the entire group to facilitate discussion and avoid people talking over each other. Establishing etiquette, like raising hands to speak, can help manage conversations in video calls. The speaker also notes that video calls can help equalize voices, as quieter participants may have a better chance to contribute. They recommend keeping a list of participants to track who has spoken, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to share their thoughts. Overall, the speaker acknowledges the challenges of moderating discussions but offers practical techniques to improve engagement and communication in virtual settings.