They can be disjointed as participants dip in and out of the conversation due to poor connectivity at their homes. They can inhibit a natural flow of conversation when people talk over one another or accidentally leave the mute button on. And attendees may pay less attention than they would in a face-to-face meeting, often multitasking instead of concentrating on the conversation.
As a result of COVID-19, many organizations around the world have temporarily or permanently switched to a remote working model, which means video conferencing is an unavoidable reality for the foreseeable future.
But it isn’t all bad news. Video conferencing technology has improved significantly in recent years, making it much easier for business leaders to facilitate a productive remote meeting. Here are some key things to bear in mind.