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## [Raising the Bar: How to Elevate Engagement in Virtual Training Today](https://blog.pmaphil.com/raising-the-bar-how-to-elevate-engagement-in-virtual-training-today)

 [fa icon="calendar'] 4/8/25 9:52 AM / by [Gene Venuto and Deb Cullerton](https://blog.pmaphil.com/author/gene-venuto-and-deb-cullerton) posted in [Organizational &Talent Development](https://blog.pmaphil.com/topic/organizational-talent-development), [Trainers and Facilitators](https://blog.pmaphil.com/topic/trainers-and-facilitators), [HR Executives](https://blog.pmaphil.com/topic/hr-executives)

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When COVID-19 first pushed us all into remote work, virtual training was about survival. We were patient with technical glitches, forgiving of lackluster slides, and content to just make it through the session. Simply having the technology to connect was enough. At one point Deb moved her office into a motorhome to teach PMA classes so she could drive to the fastest internet speeds around before connecting.  LOL!

 

Fast forward to today, and the expectations have evolved dramatically. As professionals, we no longer settle for passive participation. Our virtual environments need to be as dynamic and interactive as our in-person engagements. **It's time to raise the game.**

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