Planning a successful video conference can
actually be harder then it sounds. There are several key factors you
want to make sure and get right or your conference could become a
total nightmare. This short article gives several tips on making
sure you succeed with your next video conference.
Nobody likes long-winded meetings and video
conferences are no different. Always plan your conferences to last
no longer then 1 or 2 hours long. Longer sessions will leave
participants tired and bored.
Make sure you prepare an agenda before the event.
Double check to make sure you have all of your graphic aids,
teaching materials and any other important or relevant materials on
hand. Prepare a suitable seating arrangement and ensure that
nameplates or tags (if you use them) are clearly legible and nothing
is misspelled.
Try to plan your video conference as far in
advance as possible. Make sure you do the necessary coordination
with your company’s IT department for any support you may need in
order for your conference to be a success. If your dealing with an
overseas location early preparation and coordination is vital to
your success.
Attend all test sessions to make sure that your
video link is clearly working properly. Use this time to also
familiarize yourself with the equipment that will be used during the
session. Hand any and all materials for transmission to the video
conferencing site technician at least two days in advance so that
he/she can get familiar with it. For optimum readability, use large
and clear fonts. Use a wide margin, as the sides will be slightly
cut off on screen. Keep to the landscape format, with simple
pictures and few words.
Prepare a list of questions and answers prior to
the conference in order to keep the session flowing in a smooth,
quick manner. Arrange for participants to assemble at the video
conferencing venue 10 minutes before the session begins so that you
will have time to hand out all materials.
Some final tips include:
· Dress appropriately
· Arrive 15 minutes early to spot any last minute
glitches
· Avoid wearing intense colored cloths to include
all-light or all-dark clothing
· Avoid distracting gestures during the conference
to include finger tapping and facial expression
· Test the microphones to be used during the
conference in order to find any that may have flaws.
A successful video conference can be done all it
requires is an attention to detail prior to and leading up to the
minute the conference actually starts. Spend the necessary time
needed to do the things this article outlines and you’ll have
everyone talking about how professional you are when it comes to
setting up a video conference.
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