Whether you are working from your home, a cafe, or even on the go online meetings allow you to participate in a meeting with your client from anywhere. This is an enormous benefit for those of us who prefer to work remotely and allows more inclusiveness in the workplace. It allows those unable to travel because of medical, childcare or financial constraints to still take part in meetings.
Virtual meetings offer the benefit of starting and ending on time. The agenda is often circulated in advance, and attendees have the chance to read the agenda prior to meeting. This could result in shorter meetings and more productive discussions. This can also help reduce distractions such as table chat and interruptions. The use of tools such as audio and video conferencing software, wireless technology or conference call software can help reduce the technical issues that could occur during an online meeting.
Face-toface meetings are still a good option for certain subjects. This is particularly true when dealing with more complicated issues that require reading body language, tone and interspersed pauses. These are signs that are difficult to pick up during virtual meetings. In-person training and demonstrations are usually more effective. However, for shorter topics that require less face-to-face interaction Online meetings are typically the best option.