Its that time of year again. Everyone sets expectations for themselves in the new year. Many of the resolutions we commit to we do not stick with and some we don’t even attempt. Maybe this is the year to set some realistic goals for ourselves that will benefit us personally and also help in our own little way the world around us. Why not resolve to do more web conferencing? I am going to add it to my list. Because I am as guilty as the next person. It is easier to stick with the familiar than to try something new and if you have never conducted a web conference before it can be a little intimidating. But the benefits to you and the world are real!
- Save Time – A web conference can save you time on the front end by simply eliminating the need to travel to a meeting. Even if the meeting is in the same building with people you work with you still have to get up off your seat and go to a meeting room. You have to remember to bring all the materials you will need or you may need to return to your desk to get additional materials or reschedule another meeting so you can bring other things, etc. You can instantly attend your meeting right from your desk and have all of your materials at your fingertips to share with everyone at the meeting if you do a web conference.
- Save Money – The cost to travel to your meeting locally or at a great distance is saved if you do it from your desk using a web conference. If you have to travel across the country all of the travel costs will be saved which can add up to thousands of dollars.
- Increase Productivity – You will find that by doing a web conference you are better prepared for your meeting and can extend the discussion since you have access to everything you need. You also will be able to work during the time you would otherwise have to travel.
- Save the Environment – By using a web conference instead of travelling to a meeting you are being very eco-friendly. Think of all the carbon emissions you are avoiding during the travel you have avoided. And all of the participants in the web conference also have avoided all of the travel and associated emissions.
So, for your benefits and in a small part, all of mankind, it is time to resolve to do more web conferencing. And unlike the resolutions you are unlikely to stick to you will find this one is easy to keep once you feel the benefits.