Six StepS to (video conferencing)

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Accessibility to technologies like software-as-a-service have today made video conferencing platforms available to even the smallest business.

So now that your business can punch above its weight with state-of-the-art video conferencing services, how can you be sure that you and your employees are ready for life in the limelight?

Here, we offer 6 simple ways to ensure your video conference looks and feels professional

– and does the business for your business.

6 SIMPLE WAYS

1. aSk yourSelf why

get to know your Solution

chooSe the right angle

Set an agenda and Stick to it

practice makeS perfect

2.3.4.5.

pay attention6.

1. aSk yourSelf why

It’s easy to assume a video conference is the right communication channel, just because you can.

Before setting up that meeting, ask yourself whether you could achieve the same objectives via a conference call, web meeting or a good old-fashionedface-to-face.

2. get to know your Solution

Today’s conferencing solutions are easier than ever to use, and they have features that can make your meeting

even more powerful.

Find out before you ‘go live’ how to bring up charts and other graphics, or share your desktop for a richer

experience all round.

3. chooSe the right angle

Set up your camera well in advance of your meeting, ideally at the same time the day before

so your natural light will be at the same angle.

Avoid distracting backgrounds to keep your viewers’ focus on you and your message.

Use the preview feature so you can see exactly what your participants will see.

Preview

4. Set an agenda and Stick to it

one of the advantages of video conferencing is saving time. So don’t waste that time by holding rambling, unproductive conversations. establish early on what ground you want to cover in the call.

5. practice makeS perfect

If you are delivering a high-priority conference – like an investor meeting, press launch or crisis communication, always practice first.

That way you’ll know what to say, what buttons to press…and what can go wrong!

RIGHT

WRONG

6. pay attention

Make the effort to look into the camera when you or other

people are speaking to you: that way you look into their eyes and

hold their attention.

Never, ever check your phone or your emails during a video conference.

If you need to jot something down, mention it to the participants so they know you’re taking notes, not ignoring them.

With conferencing hitting the mainstream, everyone needs to be ready for

on-camera meetings.

With these 6 tips, you’ll be good to go.

Conclusion

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SHAKE UP YOUR BUSINESS

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