{"id":14690,"date":"2024-06-12T14:36:48","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T14:36:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/?p=14690"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:42:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:42:56","slug":"how-to-make-virtual-meetings-more-engaging-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/how-to-make-virtual-meetings-more-engaging-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Hold Better Remote Meetings, Starting Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you afraid that your meetings are a borefest with no active participation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s not fun for you as the facilitator, or your team as participants.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thankfully, it doesn\u2019t have to be that way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this post, we\u2019ll cover some strategies that will help you elicit feedback from your team and make your virtual meetings more engaging.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Make-Virtual-Meetings-More-Engaging-by-Eliciting-Feedback-cover-1.png\" alt=\"How to Make Virtual Meetings More Engaging by Eliciting Feedback-cover\" class=\"wp-image-14710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Make-Virtual-Meetings-More-Engaging-by-Eliciting-Feedback-cover-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Make-Virtual-Meetings-More-Engaging-by-Eliciting-Feedback-cover-1-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Make-Virtual-Meetings-More-Engaging-by-Eliciting-Feedback-cover-1-1024x512.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Make-Virtual-Meetings-More-Engaging-by-Eliciting-Feedback-cover-1-768x384.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/How-to-Make-Virtual-Meetings-More-Engaging-by-Eliciting-Feedback-cover-1-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 id=\"before-the-meeting-get-everyone-on-the-same-page\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before the meeting: Get everyone on the same page<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Effective communication before the meeting sets the stage for engagement<\/strong> later on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a couple of steps you can take before the meeting to make sure everyone is on the same page and ready to contribute:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/communication\/meeting-agenda-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meeting agenda<\/a> \u2014 <strong>Outline the topics to be discussed<\/strong> so everyone knows what the meeting will be about and what they need to prepare for.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share meeting materials \u2014 If there are <strong>documents, reports, or other files<\/strong> that will be discussed during the meeting, distribute these ahead of time so that the participants are informed and ready to participate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Foster participation \u2014 <strong>Encourage participants to come prepared to share their ideas<\/strong> and questions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/team-communication-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team communication tool<\/a> such as Pumble by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> to make the pre-meeting preparations easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble\u2019s powerful messaging tools, you can <strong>easily foster a collaborative atmosphere in your team<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble lets you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Share the agenda and clarify meeting goals in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/channels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">channels<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/user-groups\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">groups<\/a>,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share the meeting materials with powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/document-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file-sharing<\/a> features, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourage feedback by answering questions in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/threads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">threaded discussions<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Channels-threads-and-DMs-in-Pumble-1.png\" alt=\"Channels, threads, and DMs in Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-14693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Channels-threads-and-DMs-in-Pumble-1.png 1200w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Channels-threads-and-DMs-in-Pumble-1-300x229.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Channels-threads-and-DMs-in-Pumble-1-1024x780.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Channels-threads-and-DMs-in-Pumble-1-768x585.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Channels-threads-and-DMs-in-Pumble-1-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Channels, threads, and DMs in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s user-friendly interface and powerful messaging capabilities make this proactive approach to planning meetings a breeze \u2014 everyone is involved and ready to engage when the time comes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-default\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Free team communication app<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve collaboration and cut down on emails by moving your team communication to Pumble.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Sign up<\/a>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-right \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/default.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"during-the-meeting-encourage-participants-to-engage\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">During the meeting: Encourage participants to engage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The pre-meeting preparations are complete and you\u2019re now a few minutes away from the meeting. What can you do during the meeting to encourage participation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The key strategies you should always have on your mind during meetings are to ask for input, encourage questions, and foster open discussions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In practice, these strategies may look like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Creating a safe environment \u2014 <strong>Open the meeting by stating that all ideas and input are welcome<\/strong>, and reinforce this by responding positively to every question.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Actively soliciting opinions \u2014 <strong>Periodically ask if anyone has anything to add or ask<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using a structured round-robin \u2014 To <strong>ensure everyone has a chance to speak<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Asking open-ended questions \u2014 Instead of asking yes or no questions, <strong>make your prompts open-ended to encourage deeper exploration of topics<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using technology \u2014 <strong>Use in-call messages and reactions to elicit quick responses<\/strong> or to cater to individual needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble by CAKE.com makes implementing these strategies easy with its suite of interactive <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/video-conferencing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">video conferencing<\/a> features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chat-in-call \u2014 Participants can share their thoughts without interrupting the speaker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/screen-sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Screen sharing<\/a> \u2014 For&nbsp; real-time collaboration and a better understanding of presented materials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hand raising \u2014 To manage the conversation flow and ensure that everyone has a chance to speak.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reactions \u2014 An easy feedback method for those quick Yes or No questions, such as the dreaded <em>\u2018Can everyone see and hear me\u2019<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5.-video-calls-pumble-copy-2.png\" alt=\"Video conferencing in Pumble \" class=\"wp-image-14694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5.-video-calls-pumble-copy-2.png 1176w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5.-video-calls-pumble-copy-2-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5.-video-calls-pumble-copy-2-1024x669.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5.-video-calls-pumble-copy-2-768x502.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/5.-video-calls-pumble-copy-2-18x12.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Video conferencing in Pumble <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>These features encourage participation and ensure feedback is continuously gathered and addressed, leading to more engaging and productive discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Video conferencing is an essential part of today\u2019s work environment. To find out more about how Pumble\u2019s video conferencing can benefit your team, check out the link below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/pumble-video-conferencing-how-its-changing-the-way-we-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble Video Conferencing: How It\u2019s Changing the Way We Work<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Host engaging meetings in Pumble<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"after-the-meeting-follow-up-by-asking-for-feedback\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">After the meeting: Follow up by asking for feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engagement shouldn\u2019t stop when you hang up the call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Encouraging feedback after a meeting is essential for continuous improvement and ensuring a <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/learn\/pumble\/create-a-more-connected-workplace-with-pumble\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">connected workplace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the meeting, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reinforce the main talking points of the meeting <\/strong>and share the conclusions,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Answer any additional questions<\/strong>, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gather feedback from participants<\/strong> to enhance future sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Follow up with participants and create opportunities for feedback to maintain a collaborative and engaging environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble, this process is seamless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pumble\u2019s file-sharing features enable you to distribute <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/meeting-minutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">meeting minutes<\/a>, presentations, and other relevant documents.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1176\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6.-file-sharing-copy.png\" alt=\"File sharing in Pumble \" class=\"wp-image-14695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6.-file-sharing-copy.png 1176w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6.-file-sharing-copy-300x255.png 300w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6.-file-sharing-copy-1024x871.png 1024w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6.-file-sharing-copy-768x653.png 768w, https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/6.-file-sharing-copy-14x12.png 14w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1176px) 100vw, 1176px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">File sharing in Pumble <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Also, if someone from the team was absent and unable to share their input, Pumble\u2019s meeting recording feature has you covered. This feature also comes in handy to keep your meetings on file for future reference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, you can gather additional information and continue the conversation with individuals in <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/features\/direct-messages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">direct messages<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Pumble Pro Tip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about why feedback is important and how to give constructive feedback, check out our blog post:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/remote-constructive-feedback\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Give Constructive Feedback in the Workplace: Best Examples and Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-landing-3\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">All-in-one digital HQ<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">A communication app for teams of all kinds. Discuss, share, and collaborate.<\/p>\n\n        <div class=\"banner-buttons d-flex gap-4 align-items-center translation-block justify-content-center justify-content-sm-start\">\n            <a class=\"bg-white rounded px-3 py-1 text-gray-dark\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/solutions\" target=\"_blank\">Solutions<\/a>\n\n                            <a class=\"button-2\" href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\">Register<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"banner-image banner-image-bottom \">\n        <picture>\n            <source srcset=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3@2x.png 2x\" alt=\"Illustration\"  media=\"(min-width: 1022px)\" \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/blog\/wp-content\/themes\/cake-blog\/theme\/images\/banners\/landing-3.png\"  alt=\"Illustration\" \/>\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-your-solution-to-engaging-meetings-and-meaningful-feedback\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble by CAKE.com: Your solution to engaging meetings and meaningful feedback<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Engaging meetings are a continuous and joint process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From preparing participants with clear agendas to encouraging active engagement during the meeting and gathering insightful information afterward, Pumble is your go-to solution for all your meeting needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With Pumble\u2019s powerful, yet simple communication features, every meeting will be a productive and collaborative experience for you and your team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to take your meetings to the next level? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/register\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Join Pumble today<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And, if you want to elevate your team\u2019s productivity even more, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com\u2019s productivity bundle<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from Pumble, you also get Plaky \u2014 a project management app, and the industry leader time tracker Clockify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"banner banner-dark pumble-gradient-bundle\">\n    <div class=\"banner-text lg:pr-[6rem]\">\n        <span class=\"h4 text-lg translation-block mb-0\">Streamline your productivity<\/span>\n        <p class=\"translation-block mt-1 mb-3\">Improve company productivity and save money. 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