If you work from your home, a cafe, or on the move meeting online allows you to attend meetings with your client from any place. This is a huge benefit for many of us who prefer to work remotely and allows for more inclusion in the workplace. This also means that those who may not be able to travel due illness, health, childcare or financial constraints are still able to attend meetings.
The advantages of virtual meetings are the ability to begin and end on time. The agenda is usually circulated in advance, and attendees get the opportunity to read the agenda prior to the meeting. This could result in shorter meetings and more productive discussions. It also reduces unnecessary distractions like table chat and interruptions. Utilizing tools such a video and audio conferencing software, wireless sharing technology or a conference calls app can help to reduce technical issues that may be encountered during online meetings.
Face-to-face meetings are still useful for certain subjects. This is especially appropriate for issues that require the reading of body tone, language and pauses, which are difficult to detect in virtual meetings. In-person training and demonstrations are usually more effective. Online meetings are usually the best option for subjects which do not require a lot interaction.
