Tips for Video Communications
Given the current circumstances, the need for remote working tools, such as video conferencing has become paramount for businesses. Services like Zoom and Skype have taken over our daily lives, including in business.
In a remote team setting, clear communication is one of the most crucial elements of growing together as a company or organization. Setting up systems and expectations can help to improve your team performance.
Video communications allow businesses to communicate more effectively, if done right. Keeping all team members part of events and meetings allows members to feel like a part of the team. Keeping everyone in the communication loop will reinforce a sense of belonging, along with motivating members to participate and brainstorm sessions actively.
Below are tips to have you and/or your team members be more effective during video meetings/ conferences.
Keep all communications clear: setting up expectations and having a schedule for every communication done through video will help to improve your overall team performance. It is important that you communicate with all team members, follow up and make sure not to let anything slip through the cracks.
Make sure you have stable internet connection: without stable internet connection, it can be disruptive for others and for yourself. Before you start any video communications, make sure you are in a location in your house that supports stable internet connection.
Be aware of your video settings: It is essential that you check your video settings before the video communications begin. Check if your microphone is muted when you’re not speaking as it can be disruptive and create background noise for others.
Pick the right background: even though your office is the most ideal place for video meetings or conferences, you want to make sure you choose the right background if you are doing a video call from your house.
Select a good video conferencing software: In order to maximize the benefits from video communications, it is vital that you select a good video conferencing software.
Don’t let anyone do video communications alone. If you are the only face of your company use this and the network of resources you have , but otherwise don’t let your senior managers do this on their own.
There is a huge knowledge management part of this that is vital. Be very clear as a professional that communications changes are the cause for a lot of negative issues in business, and that is why you need to be man-aging your messages as well.
By using the tips mentioned above, you’re better equipped to be more effective during video communications.
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