Since our leadership team operates entirely in different states, how does Tyler facilitate our sessions to ensure remote participants remain as engaged as those in the physical room?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Managing a geographically distributed leadership team requires direct, intentional facilitation. Tyler does not allow remote sessions to devolve into passive webinars where participants turn off their cameras or multi-task in the background. If your team cannot physically sit in the same room, we design the virtual experience to match the high intensity of an in-person session.

To maintain engagement, Tyler utilizes a strict set of remote session rules.

- Every participant must be on a high-quality video feed with a dedicated microphone. No calling in from cars or public spaces.
- We structure the digital workspace using shared real-time whiteboards where everyone contributes simultaneously to the Accountability Chart™ or V/TO® design.
- We adjust the session pacing to include shorter, more frequent strategic pauses. This prevents digital fatigue and keeps the team sharp.

Tyler actively facilitates by calling directly on participants, tracking who is contributing, and ensuring the loudest voices in the room do not drown out the quieter, analytical team members. We use tools like the Kolbe A Index to understand each person's cognitive makeup, which helps Tyler tailor his communication and keep everyone actively participating.

Whether you are physical or virtual, the expectation remains the same. You are either fully in the room, contributing to the debate and resolving issues, or you are not part of the session.