Zoom Meeting Facilitation and Training
About
Zoom video conferencing software has been a popular solution for many organizations to meet our current social distancing requirements, but both the tool and the way it is used have their own unique challenges. Reitman Research and Strategy is pleased to offer Zoom Meeting facilitation and training to keep us all safe while creating a sense of closeness. Whether you need to gather for activist calls, staff meetings, classes or anything else, we can help you create a warm, inclusive environment by offering clear guidelines and assistance with the many interactive features available through the software.
Services
Pricing
These services are offered on a sliding scale hourly rate and free to small organizations led by people of color, with prioritization to those led by people who identify as black and as marginalized genders (women, trans, nonbinary).
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Experience
Dr. Reitman, the President of Reitman Research and Strategy, has been co-designing and leading interactive Zoom calls for Showing Up For Racial Justice, a national antiracist organization, since 2017. In that role, she developed an extensive manual that she continually updates. She also regularly facilitates online meetings founded on inclusive practices as part of her personal and professional projects.
Testimonials
"Meredith is a warm and fabulous teacher. She builds a container where people feel connected, relaxed and safe to ask questions. She's trained many SURJ volunteers using experiential learning that makes even the most tech-phobic be able to relax and participate joyfully. She facilitates from a intersectional framework that allows participants from all identities to know they are welcomed. She's done great work with our Poor & Working Class Caucus."
"Out of the many Zoom calls I've experienced in the past two weeks, the one facilitated by Meredith was by far the best run- she clearly explained the features to everyone, guided us all through setting up the app in the most user friendly way, and checked in regularly for feedback, all while leading a discussion and meeting. She explained to all of us, even the "less tech" how to raise hands, use the chat feature, and use share screen. There was even a poll! Who knew Zoom even HAD a poll? Not me."
"I recently attended a Zoom meeting designed and facilitated by Meredith and it was so valuable. All of the functionality was quickly and efficiently explained and she made sure everyone understood and could find what was needed before getting started. All the transitions were smooth, people were given multiple options in how they could participate/communicate, and I even learned things I hadn't know prior. It was a great overall experience!"
"I thought it was great that you were cognizant that communication in Zoom was going to be a bit different than an in-person meeting and offered creative ways in which to keep clear and open communication flowing and you definitely know the software well enough to make it happen."
"Out of the many Zoom calls I've experienced in the past two weeks, the one facilitated by Meredith was by far the best run- she clearly explained the features to everyone, guided us all through setting up the app in the most user friendly way, and checked in regularly for feedback, all while leading a discussion and meeting. She explained to all of us, even the "less tech" how to raise hands, use the chat feature, and use share screen. There was even a poll! Who knew Zoom even HAD a poll? Not me."
"I recently attended a Zoom meeting designed and facilitated by Meredith and it was so valuable. All of the functionality was quickly and efficiently explained and she made sure everyone understood and could find what was needed before getting started. All the transitions were smooth, people were given multiple options in how they could participate/communicate, and I even learned things I hadn't know prior. It was a great overall experience!"
"I thought it was great that you were cognizant that communication in Zoom was going to be a bit different than an in-person meeting and offered creative ways in which to keep clear and open communication flowing and you definitely know the software well enough to make it happen."