Everything is in order, yet the jitters remain. We get it. With experience producing hundreds of town hall events in Microsoft Teams, we’ve compiled the best tips for running a flawless show. We’ll cover:

• Preparing for the Pre-Show: Setting up and organizing before the event begins.
• Welcoming and Preparing Multiple Presenters: Testing audio and video to ensure everything runs smoothly.
• The Importance of a Show Flow Setup: Why having a structured plan is crucial.
• The Green Room Environment: How it differs from the main event experience and why it matters.
• The Co-Organizer Workspace: Why it’s essential to have two monitors for effective management.
• Going Live: Tips for a successful broadcast.
• Ending the Meeting: Best practices for closing out the event.
• Best Practices for Follow-Up: Setting up a follow-up Teams meeting with your presenters.

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Contact producer Shaun Parker at shaunp@worktankglobal.com or email talktous@worktankglobal.com and we’ll help you produce a flawless event – from managing content, presenters, the event environment, and tech help with your global audience.

Jump to an episode:

1. Overview of town hall in Microsoft Teams
2. Setting up a town hall
3. Creating an invitation
4. Setting up the Q&A Widget
5. Effectively share decks and videos
6. Running the show
7. Publishing and editing your recording
8. Using the RTMP feature