The new intern was clearly nervous while delivering the sales figures at the quarterly sales meeting. Nick interrupted the intern several times, asking loudly, $$Who was in charge of that project? What about the new product line?$$ By the end of the meeting, everyone was confused, including the intern.

What could Nick do to make the next meeting more effective and productive?

Offer new agenda items during the meeting

Wait for others to finish

State concerns clearly

What techniques would be effective in getting meetings started and keeping them focused? Check all that apply.

Start meetings promptly.

Ignore conflict so that it will blow over.

Wait for everyone to arrive.

Set ground rules to be followed.

Well$-$run virtual teams can be highly productive and even outperform co$-$located teams.

Which of the following will help ensure that interaction with remote members will have the best results during virtual meetings? Check all that apply.

Rotate meeting times to be fair to all group members

Leave time for small talk

Don$$t multitask

Conduct all meeting in English

Keep questions vague