1. Creative Approaches to Utilizing Technology
Virtual Meetings
Creative Approaches to Utilizing Technology

2. Purpose Introduction to tools for effective virtual meetings
Link to resources within the VHA for training
Light the spark of adventure to explore these resources

3. “Making meetings work in the virtual setting” by Kasey Kruer, Psy.D.
The technological resources available in the VHA allow stakeholders (i.e., educators, nursing staff, and Veterans) to be located across geographic borders and time zones.
Desktops may be shared for viewing of documents and educational sessions
However, these high tech tools come with unique challenges
Connectivity issues
Inexperienced users
Lack of advanced preparation

6. Keys to Success Planning in advance
Clear delineation of roles for leaders, facilitators, and attendees
Resources:
Technological
Lync: New England (VISN1) – Veterans Engineering Resource Center (VERC)
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Adobe Connect
Lean Sigma Six – VISN 8 -
Educational/Didactic

7. Educational/Didactic
National Center for Organizational Development (NCOD) – VHA
VA Virtual Teams Handbook
Complete with practical tools for forming and managing teams to produce results
VISN 8 Lean Sigma Six
“Using Lync to have Effective Virtual Meetings”
Includes:
using face to face facilitation skills, tips and tricks to run meetings
Icebreakers for small groups

8. New England (VISN 1) Veterans Engineering Resource Center (VERC)
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10. Next Step…Collaborate for Success!!!!!
Go For It!!!
Next Step…Collaborate for Success!!!!!