6 Tips On Planning A Successful Video Conference Online video conferencing is a useful business tool that brings close people located all over the world. The magic of video conferencing is that it has erased all borders, cut down travel time, as well as costs. Companies as well as research units can choose to conduct important business meetings as well as training modules by using videoconferencing.
The steps to planning a successful video conference are simple. First of all you need to decide on a day and time taking into consideration time zones and holidays. 1. Send notifications to all concerned about the videoconference and confirm attendance. 2. Decide on a format for the videoconference and ensure smooth functioning by checking whether all participants have the necessary equipment. 3. When choosing a venue think about audio and video quality. The conference or meeting room should be simple and windows must be ideally behind the videoconferencing system or covered with blinds. Choose the proper seating arrangement considering aspects like audio echo. Light furniture and an amply lit room with fluorescent lights are recommended. If the walls are blue its ideal. Insulate the room from external sounds as far as possible. 4. Check whether you have a suitable internet connection. It should be an excellent digital network service such as an IP or ISDN service. Consult your local VSGi representative. You will need a Lan connection, suitable power sockets, and cable runners or conduits. 5. Arrange for equipment such as a second monitor of size 27" to 60" plasmas, a VCR or DVD player, document camera, auxiliary camera, lap tops, wired or wireless touch control panels and so on. In case of doubt take professional help. 6. General tips for a videoconference are: a. Ask participants to be seated at least 10-15 minutes before the conference begins. b. Send out a short note to all speakers on how to speak/present slides at a video conference. c. Position the camera such that all participants will be within view. d. Everyone needs to speak normally just as in a face to face meeting. There