The principal advantages of web and video conferencing are well-known. But what about the non-principal ones? Here are some less-known, but no less useful benefits.

1. Now you
see me,
The ten hidden advantages of
web and video conferencing in
creating a contented workforce
now you
see me

2. Now you
see me,
The ten hidden advantages of
web and video conferencing in
creating a contented workforce
now you
see me

3. It’s good to talk.

4. It’s great to web and
video conference.

5. And it’s even
better to
conference
in a new and
interesting
way.

6. Especially when you’re
trying to show how dynamic
and exciting your company is
to work for.
So if HR’s your thing, check out these “life hacks” on
the benefits of web and video conferencing. It may give
you some fresh ideas for motivating your candidates,
employees, and managers.

7. Instead of
organising a
conference...
Helen invited you to
“discussion”.
When
Location
Thursday 2:00pm
Desk

8. … use video
conferencing
to do the
organising.
An impromptu one-to-one instead
of back-and-forth email tennis can
work wonders. And if the chemistry’s
bubbling, maybe you won’t need that
ten-way roundtable.

9. Instead of
granting
access to
execs...

10. … grant access to everybody,
for everything.
There are proven advantages to web and video conferencing compared to email. Sharing
different documents in a single session gets everybody’s concerns on the table. It looks
great to new starters, too, and it speeds the process up.

11. Instead of a sage on a stage...

12. ...make your
webinars
many-to-
many.
From simple webinar to full-blown
video presentation, nothing gets the
conversation moving, or engages
your audience like interactive
meeting tools such as letting your
audience talk back in real time, with
structured “Yes” or “No” polling and
comments. Right there, during the
webinar.

13. Instead of
preset time
slots...
Helen
8:00am
John
9:00am
Steve
10:00am
Janice

14. … switch on the
webcams and
let the ideas
and chatter
flow all day!
Your people will quickly get used to being
able to talk to global colleagues without
needing to dial - and may never want to
switch off.
LIVE

15. Instead of
conferencing
with customers...

16. … get
interactive
with your
customers,
by inviting them into your office
and making them the stars of
your presentation. Whether you’re
focusing on their documents or
hearing their opinions.
After all, the benefits of web and
video conferencing aren’t one-sided.

17. Instead of waiting
to hear how your
presentation went...

18. … ask how it went,
right there during the
conferencing session.
Multiple-choice polling, managed comments, Q&A sessions
while the document’s fresh in everyone’s mind. Why wait?

19. Instead of a
walk-through...

20. … make it an
exploration.
Split a linear presentation into three
branches and have your audience
vote on the direction they want to
go in. They’ll get the outcome they
want… and you’ll feel great.

21. Instead of
one-size fits all...

22. … fit your content
one-to-one.
Another benefit of web and video conferencing is
being able to customise content for different people
and teams in the same conference. So each listener
will feel you have their hopes and dreams covered.

23. Instead of talking
to the walls...

24. … hold up a mirror.
Employees engage more when they can see
pictures or video of who else is on the call. Why
not extend this basic conferencing principle to
your webinars and presentations, too?

25. Instead of defaulting
to email...

26. … introduce
web and video
conferencing as
a norm.
Casual messaging and face-to-
face comms contain a thousand
little social nudges that foster
interdepartmental harmony.
Everyone works better when they feel
they’re among friends.
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27. Signing off:
Web and video
conferencing go
beyond meetings.
They’re not just
tools for talking.
Web conferencing
is about creating.
Ideas, innovative
thinking, and active
participation.
Web conferencing
creates harmony in
your enterprise. And
that’s music to any
HR professional’s
ears.

28. Takeaways:
Get out of the “meetings
mindset” - web
conferencing is about
building a sense of
togetherness
Don’t default to the linear
presentation and the
one-way walkthrough
when you can make them
interactive
Treat web conferencing
as one more means of
communication… it can
even replace email!

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