Online meetings can be conducted anywhere that has an internet connection. They are a great choice for regular or short-term interactions between small groups. They offer more flexibility, cost-savings and accessibility. They are also more convenient than physical meetings because they don’t require travel. Online meetings offer a number of advantages however they also have some dangers. Before implementing them into your company, you must consider these disadvantages.
Meetings online are time-saving. Since there is no need to reserve a space and worry about whether it is enough for everyone to fit in, you can just dial in at the appointed time and get straight to work. Additionally the time that would have been spent preparing the meeting, or on commuting to it could be utilized to do productive work. This means that there are fewer wasted minutes during the meeting and also helps the meeting to be shorter.
Meetings online are more punctual. Attendees are more likely to attend the meeting wherever they already are (at home at work, in a cafe or the coffee shop), and avoid the stress and distractions of commuting, driving and getting ready for the meeting. In addition, there’s no chance of spreading germs or getting into car accidents while trying to get to a meeting, which means it’s safer for everybody involved.