

We usually start our meetings 15 or so minutes early to allow people to gather and greet one another. Let’s call the role I am describing the “moderator.” The moderator may not be the person leading the meeting, but they will be passing the microphone and indicating who will speak next. Both Zoom and best practices change, don’t imagine these are rules written in stone! Of course, this is an ongoing journey, so these are offered as observations from this moment in time. I’ve had the privilege of “passing the microphone” at a number of CSJ Zoom events recently and have been asked to share a few thoughts about how I introduce participants to the basics of Zoom and what makes for a good facilitation experience.
