In the past, the idea of a live video conference seemed to
be a figment of an author’s imagination. Science fiction novels and
movies had people talking to one another while looking at each other. Even
cartoons like “The Jetsons” used video communication, but those ideas were not a reality when they were conceived. Today’s technological advances have
made fiction a reality.
Written communication has some advantages: you can reread what was written and edit it as needed, hoping to clarify your words so that the reader understands what you are trying to say and the words have a permanence that non-recorded discussions lack. The problem is that communication involves more than words. Tone of voice, facial expression, even body language can all play a part in expression of thought.
During a live video conference, the participants’ faces are seen simultaneously on screens that other participants view. Everybody sees everybody else, just like sitting at a table together. Everyone also hears everyone else (unless particular screening technology is used) so it is in truth a ‘real time’ meeting with people you want to talk to. This is not a one-way broadcast. Goofing off or reading your email during a video conference has the same consequences it does in a board meeting!
A videoconference is a wise use of resources, eliminating the time and expense of travel to confer with colleagues. You have the advantage of a face-to-face discussion without the cost of being away from other tasks or family to journey to the meeting. You can invest your money in a reusable resource--your technology--and give your clients and staff increased flexibility.
There are a wide range of options for using technology to hold live videoconferences. Some services are cloud-based allowing any device that can access a wireless internet site to meet ‘in the cloud’ to discuss ideas. Participants could be in a coffee shop, a hotel, a home office, or workspace and have anything from a smartphone or tablet to a laptop, desktop, or business grade phone system and they all could connect because the cloud-based service is not dependent upon the device used. Other systems rely on software or equipment to enable connection. You can even rent aroom equipped with what you need to have a conference with team members in another country, who are renting a corresponding room. There are thousands of venues globally available for this option.
A quick search on the internet will bring up many avenues to explore when you decide to have this type of meeting. Clarify what your enterprise needs to accomplish in communication and effectiveness and use your list to see what you can do with your current devices, then try a few live videoconferences with some of the many free trial offers. Once you have seen the advantages of this tool, dream a little about what you could do with it and turn your dream into a reality.
Written communication has some advantages: you can reread what was written and edit it as needed, hoping to clarify your words so that the reader understands what you are trying to say and the words have a permanence that non-recorded discussions lack. The problem is that communication involves more than words. Tone of voice, facial expression, even body language can all play a part in expression of thought.
During a live video conference, the participants’ faces are seen simultaneously on screens that other participants view. Everybody sees everybody else, just like sitting at a table together. Everyone also hears everyone else (unless particular screening technology is used) so it is in truth a ‘real time’ meeting with people you want to talk to. This is not a one-way broadcast. Goofing off or reading your email during a video conference has the same consequences it does in a board meeting!
A videoconference is a wise use of resources, eliminating the time and expense of travel to confer with colleagues. You have the advantage of a face-to-face discussion without the cost of being away from other tasks or family to journey to the meeting. You can invest your money in a reusable resource--your technology--and give your clients and staff increased flexibility.
There are a wide range of options for using technology to hold live videoconferences. Some services are cloud-based allowing any device that can access a wireless internet site to meet ‘in the cloud’ to discuss ideas. Participants could be in a coffee shop, a hotel, a home office, or workspace and have anything from a smartphone or tablet to a laptop, desktop, or business grade phone system and they all could connect because the cloud-based service is not dependent upon the device used. Other systems rely on software or equipment to enable connection. You can even rent aroom equipped with what you need to have a conference with team members in another country, who are renting a corresponding room. There are thousands of venues globally available for this option.
A quick search on the internet will bring up many avenues to explore when you decide to have this type of meeting. Clarify what your enterprise needs to accomplish in communication and effectiveness and use your list to see what you can do with your current devices, then try a few live videoconferences with some of the many free trial offers. Once you have seen the advantages of this tool, dream a little about what you could do with it and turn your dream into a reality.
3 comments:
To avoid the distance and time,video conferencing software is very useful in business meetings,distance education and conferences.Through this video conferencing we can give a live demo also in conference meetings.We can share the files,desktop in the live meetings through this technology.This is a technology which is having more flexibility to use and communicate.
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