When I was in the corporate world, I easily had 8 to 12 video meetings per day. I definitely cherish not spending my days like this anymore. But email was another big problem. Instead of picking up the phone, or popping up in their colleague’s office, people would send long emails, and copy colleagues who didn’t really need to be Cced. Flooded with emails, many wouldn’t read or respond to their emails, prompting more emails from the original sender. A complete overhaul of communication practices in the corporate world is much needed. This would most likely result in a significant increase in efficiency.
Video is not used on the majority of the Teams/Zoom calls I participate in. These are effectively voice conference calls. These platforms are replacing the functions of the traditional PBX. To get a full picture the study needs to also look at at the rapid decline of traditional conference calling and PBX calling usage.
Good article on data around virtual meetings. Another thought or item to consider on this is that many people are now doing video type meetings to replace the 'old days' phone call to get a simple answer. Not sure that this is a good use of technology.
This is so nicely articulated. Brilliant I must add. A much needed note that is always ignored by the corporate 'meeting creators'. Lets be aware and focus our attention before it becomes an epidemic!!
When I was in the corporate world, I easily had 8 to 12 video meetings per day. I definitely cherish not spending my days like this anymore. But email was another big problem. Instead of picking up the phone, or popping up in their colleague’s office, people would send long emails, and copy colleagues who didn’t really need to be Cced. Flooded with emails, many wouldn’t read or respond to their emails, prompting more emails from the original sender. A complete overhaul of communication practices in the corporate world is much needed. This would most likely result in a significant increase in efficiency.
When I worked and was in charge I had a rule. No meetings over an hour. That all by itself saved a lot of time spent in meetings
And always have an agenda you can adhere to.
Yes, please.
Not sure what, “ make sure they have less of what they don’t have means?”
I believe it has to do with valuing what you do have and taking full advantage of same. It breeds creativity.
Must be the new math.. less of what you don't have is...?? Sorry but still trying to understand...
It is a philosophical statement. Almost like a double negative. Certainly very old math. Give it some thought.
Am I the only one annoyed at receiving a request for a meeting at the very end of the workday (5pm)? Particularly if it also happens to be a Friday?
Video is not used on the majority of the Teams/Zoom calls I participate in. These are effectively voice conference calls. These platforms are replacing the functions of the traditional PBX. To get a full picture the study needs to also look at at the rapid decline of traditional conference calling and PBX calling usage.
Elon needs better meds. I know nothing about his child except that he is far better off being as far away from his sick father as possible.
Good article on data around virtual meetings. Another thought or item to consider on this is that many people are now doing video type meetings to replace the 'old days' phone call to get a simple answer. Not sure that this is a good use of technology.
Bill, there are also a bunch of people who multi-task while on calls. People do emails, eat, pet their dog, etc. That won’t show up in the data.
This is so nicely articulated. Brilliant I must add. A much needed note that is always ignored by the corporate 'meeting creators'. Lets be aware and focus our attention before it becomes an epidemic!!