One of the best features to come from a more collaborative
workspace is video conferencing. With more interactive technology and
better broadband services, video conferences became the foremost way to
include other members of your team in your meetings, especially when not
everyone is able to be in the same physical location.
Integrating video conferencing into your regularly scheduled meetings
comes with many benefits. Here are some ways the it can help improve
your business.
Reduced travel costs
The first benefit is the most obvious. If you can video conference
into your meeting, you do not have to worry about additional expenses
that team members, who regularly are not inside your normal office,
whether they work from home or frequently travel for business, might
accrue traveling to be a part of your meeting in person.
Prevents meeting delays
Someone running behind from a previous appointment who won’t be able
to get to the conference room in time? No need to wait for them to
arrive, go ahead and just conference them into the meeting from afar.
Keeping your meetings starting and stopping on time are integral to your
productivity.
Bring in more experts and trainers
When you need an expert’s opinion on a topic or need to hold staff
training on a specialized subject, video conferencing allows you to
bring in additional people to help your team without worrying about
traveling expenses. Video also allows your team to visually follow what
an expert or trainer might teach, instead of just listening, especially
when the training is more hands-on.
Quicker decisions
When you are able to pool every member of your team into a single
conference call, you no longer have to wait until you talk to the people
who couldn’t make it. With everyone able to converse, no matter their
physical location, your team can make those final decisions faster.
Expand your customer service opportunities
Video conferencing does not just benefit meetings; it can also
greatly benefit your success with your clients. Call in to walk your
customers through any support assistance they might require. Or give
demonstrations over the video conference on how your product works and
what it can be used for. That extra push to provide better service
improves your company’s brand and reputation all across the board.
