Smart Videoconferencing: New Habits for Virtual Meetings

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8 Preparation

In order to hold a successful videoconference, you need to know the answers to a set of preparatory questions. Get into the habit of asking these questions before every videoconference except the most casual or informal.

  • What is the purpose or objective of my virtual meeting? Is it a formal or informal conference? (Answers to these questions will determine the type of equipment you need and the amount of time you need to schedule. Informal conferences may be likened to two people running into each other in the hallway and having a conversation about work. Informal virtual meetings, generally conducted from personal computers, do not require the same attention as ...

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