Michael took time to let us know about online meetings starting with what people fear the most regarding online meetings and how to manage online meetings, especially when you can't read the audience.

A good way to get our online meetings, according to Michael, is to ensure transparency and put systems in place to work things out in case things go wrong.

About Michael

Michael Fraidenburg is a seasoned natural resource manager who worked for 30 years with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as a scientific expert, agency executive, and the Executive for the Fish and Wildlife Commission.

Fraidenburg is widely experienced in conflict resolution, facilitation, agency governance, teaching, policy-making, international negotiations, planning, research, and program administration. He has a successful track record in controversial, international and interstate work environments and has received state and national recognition for his work in international disputes over salmon.

He has extensive experience facilitating science-intensive disagreements and, as a certified mediator, using interest-based bargaining techniques to resolve disputes over natural resources. Mike is a Certified Fisheries Professional (American Fisheries Society) and a Certified Mediator (Washington Mediation Association).

He is able to motivate and work effectively with people in supervisory, team, and peer relationships and is expert at helping organizations and stakeholders work together. Michael helps groups get past disagreement and impasse and, in so doing, helps organizations save time, save money, and improve their reputations.

Links

Website - masteringonlinemeetings.com

YouTube - @masteringonlinemeetings

Free Tool - masteringonlinemeetings.com/the-meeting-evaluation-tool