Government / public sector Meeting Etiquette
Virtual meeting etiquette rules for government / public sector organizations.
Be cautious with emojis in formal settings
In formal meetings, use reactions sparingly and avoid ambiguous emojis.
Different people interpret emojis differently.
View detailsAvoid speakerphone in group rooms
If multiple people share one room, use a conference mic or individual headsets—avoid a single laptop mic.
Prevents echo and unclear audio pickup.
View detailsUse secure sharing for files and notes
Share follow-up files via approved systems with proper permissions.
Prevents data leakage and version confusion.
View detailsUse a professional display name
Set your display name to your real name (and team/company if relevant).
Helps identification and reduces friction in large groups.
View detailsUse an agenda for anything over 15 minutes
Provide a simple agenda (3–5 bullets) for meetings longer than 15 minutes.
Sets expectations and keeps discussion focused.
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