There are a variety of benefits to online meetings, particularly for a company with an international workforce. They help to keep everyone on the same page regardless of where they are. This allows everyone to communicate and ensures that they are all aware of the goals of the organization.
Virtual meetings aren’t as disruptive than traditional ones. If a video conference is well-run, the agenda will be circulated in advance, attendees will be urged to read the material and remain in a mute state until their turn to speak, and the chair will ensure that the meeting is kept in the right direction and finishes in time.
This will also cut down on the amount of chit-chat which can happen during meetings and can take up valuable time. There are more suitable places to be friendly than a business meeting.
Meetings online are also more efficient in terms logistics as participants don’t have to travel to the central location. This is particularly beneficial for those who have childcare duties that prevent them from leaving their home, and can increase the number of participants at meetings that would have otherwise been too far away.
Meetings online can save you money on the cost of a face-toface meeting. This is because the presenters don’t need to pay for catering or book a venue. This is particularly useful for small businesses trying to cut their costs.