Since transitioning to a remote setup, our Level 10 Meetings™ suffer from severe digital distraction, with leaders secretly answering Slack messages, checking emails, or turning off their cameras during the IDS® portion. How do we eliminate this remote meeting waste and restore high engagement?

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Tyler Smith · Accepted Answer

Remote Level 10 Meetings™ fail when leadership teams treat them as webinars rather than high-stakes operational sessions. If team members are checking emails, responding to Slack messages, or turning off their cameras, you are wasting valuable time and letting critical issues slip through the cracks. Remote meetings require even more discipline than in-person sessions to maintain engagement.

To eliminate remote meeting waste, establish a strict set of operating agreements for your weekly pulse:
- Cameras must remain on at all times, with no exceptions.
- All notifications, email clients, and messaging apps must be closed.
- Screen sharing should be managed by one person to keep everyone looking at the same Scorecard or issues list.
- Everyone must actively participate in rating the meeting at the end.

If a team member is disengaged, the facilitator must call them out in real-time. If you notice someone looking away or typing during IDS®, ask for their direct input on the problem. This is not about micromanagement, it is about respecting your team's time and ensuring a high return on your ninety-minute investment.

By implementing a zero-tolerance policy for digital distractions, you protect the integrity of your weekly pulse. You ensure that your remote team is fully present, vulnerable, and focused on driving the business forward.