Smart Videoconferencing



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6 Videoconference or Face-to-Face Meeting?

Sometimes you may have to choose between scheduling a videoconference or meeting in person. How do you make your choice?

Videoconferences

Videoconferences are more appropriate

• When executives already are popular and have high status. They do not need to shake everyone’s hand to assert their position power.
• When you want groups of people at different locations to hear the same information simultaneously.
• When you want or need to save time and travel costs.
• When you want to involve people who might find it difficult to travel, perhaps because they are limited by weather, physical capability, or heavy schedules. For example, it is frequently ...