3 Pros and Cons of Online Meetings

Online meetings are one of the greatest assets of Today`s fast-paced business environment. Having no travel needs can be great but there are downsides to it. Since these meetings take place mainly online or on the phone, there are pros and cons to consider:

Pros for online meetings:

Convenience

The first big advantage of online meetings is based on convenience. There is nothing like sitting at home and connecting to partners from any part of the world at just a click of a button. This saves you time and finances especially on travel or hotel bookings.

Easy planning

Online meetings can be easier to plan than regular meetings. As long as you have a given topic and a meeting leader things get as straight forward as they can.

Better recruiting

The days of hiring locally are now far behind. Not only can companies source talent from a wider geographical area but they can work with individuals in remote positions. Remote working is at an all-time high with the help of teleconferencing.

Cons for online meetings:

Not as inspiring as a face-to-face meeting

One of the biggest disadvantages of online meetings is given by the lack of excitement. Things can seem theoretical rather than practical. One example of this situation is with staff motivation meetings where it can be tricky to stimulate people through teleconferencing.

No real audience feedback

If you are the person conducting the online meeting it can prove difficult to adapt along the way as you can`t really get any real audience feedback. Take into consideration types of meetings best suited online and don`t expect the same audience response as in face-to-face meetings.

Technology isn`t 100% reliable

We`ve all been in the situation when we need something done immediately and the technology crashes. Whether it`s a hardware or a software problem all IT equipment can fail when we need it most. Usual problems are caused by internet issues either for the meeting coordinator or for the audience.

Nothing can truly replace face-to-face interaction but given the pros of online meetings it really is a great alternative for any business or individual. As long as you are aware and plan ahead you can really get the most of online meetings.

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