Meetings on the internet have many advantages particularly if your organization has a global workforce. They help to keep everyone on the same page regardless of where they are. This allows everyone to communicate and ensures they all know the objectives of the organization.
Meetings can be extremely disruptive when they’re not run well, but that’s less of a concern with virtual ones. In a well-run videoconference, the agenda will be circulated prior to the meeting, participants will be asked to read the materials and stay in a mute state until their turn to speak, and the chair will make sure that the conference stays in the right direction and finishes on time.
This also cuts down on the amount of chit chat that can be found in meetings, which could eat away valuable time. It’s fine to be friendly however, there are more appropriate places to do it than in a business setting.
Meetings online are also more efficient in terms of logistics because attendees don’t have to travel to the central location. This is especially beneficial for people who have childcare or other obligations that prevent them from leaving their home, and can increase the number of attendees for meetings that may be otherwise far from home.
Attending online meetings can also lower the cost of hosting meetings in person, since the presenters don’t need to book a room and pay for catering. This is particularly helpful for small businesses who are looking to reduce their spending.
