


Here are a few tips from Stanford experts for smoother, more productive Zoom meetings. But while the level of formality may be changing in some cases, he says, the principles for good communication still apply. “We are moving toward more of a come-as-you-are feeling in virtual meetings,” says Matt Abrahams, a lecturer at the Graduate School of Business and host of the podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart. When it comes to remote meetings in the age of COVID-19, the boundaries are blurred. You’re using the same platform to meet with your colleagues that you use to attend concerts, happy hours and toddler birthday parties.

You’re joining work meetings, maybe from your phone, wearing your pajama pants, and possibly contorted into whatever corner of your bedroom, kitchen or front porch has the best Wi-Fi connection. You’re sharing space with kids, pets, partners, housemates.
