Workplace glossary

What is Meeting Equity?

Definition & practical guide1 min read

Meeting equity is the principle that every participant gets an equal experience regardless of where they join from: equally seen, equally heard, equally able to contribute. It became a design goal once hybrid meetings made second-class remote attendance the norm.

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The levers are part technology and part practice: cameras that frame individuals rather than a distant table, one person one screen where possible, shared digital whiteboards, and chairs who deliberately bring remote voices in. Rooms and kit set the ceiling; facilitation decides how close you get to it.

Common questions

What does Meeting Equity mean in simple terms?

Meeting equity is the principle that every participant gets an equal experience regardless of where they join from: equally seen, equally heard, equally able to contribute. It became a design goal once hybrid meetings made second-class remote attendance the norm.

How do you calculate Meeting Equity?

The levers are part technology and part practice: cameras that frame individuals rather than a distant table, one person one screen where possible, shared digital whiteboards, and chairs who deliberately bring remote voices in. Rooms and kit set the ceiling; facilitation decides how close you get to it.