Whether you are working from your home, a cafe, or traveling Online meetings allow you to attend a meeting with your client from any location. It’s a huge benefit for those who have chosen to work remotely, and it allows for greater diversity in the workplace. It also means that employees who may not be able to travel due to ill health, childcare or financial constraints are still able to attend meetings.
The advantages of virtual meetings is the ability to begin additional resources and end the meeting on time. Typically, the agenda will be circulated ahead of time and attendees will read the material and have the opportunity to ask questions ahead of time. This can result in shorter meetings and more productive discussions. It also reduces unnecessary distractions such as table talk and interruptions. Utilizing tools such as audio and video conferencing software, wireless technologies, or conference call apps can help ease the technical difficulties that may be encountered during online meetings.
However, it is worth noting that face to meetings with people face to face can be beneficial for some topics. This is especially true for more nuanced issues which require the comprehension of body language, tone and pauses. These cues are difficult to discern in virtual meetings. In-person training and demonstrations are typically more efficient. However, for more concise topics that require less face-to-face interaction Online meetings are typically the best option.