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How to have effective teleconferences
November 11, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
When a regular, in-person meeting isn't possible and the
topic isn't one that is suited to or needs all the features
of web conferencing, consider making conference calls.
Teleconferences allow two or more people to meet,
collaborate, and discuss orders of business over the phone.
It's convenient, easy to use, and allows for effective
conferencing across distance.
Having an effective, productive teleconference isn't
difficult, but there are some tips to keep in mind in order
to ensure that you and your colleagues and/or clients get
the most of the experience. Planning ahead can help your
call avoid straying from goals or a set agenda.
Planning steps include sending out the phone and pin
number for the conference, and making the agenda. Also,
notify those attending the call about what type of
preparation they need to do in order to conference
effectively.
Select a location where your audio conference won't be
disturbed. Background noise can hinder listeners' abilities
to hear the call and your information. Encourage
teleconferencing participants to use the mute option on
their phone when they aren't speaking to keep this from
being a problem.
Conference calls often require collaboration, so seek
input. If you're moderating the call, invite others to speak
in order to establish a level of interaction. Following up
after the conference call with minutes of the meeting or a
summary of decisions keeps everyone apprised of what
happened. Audio conferencing can be a cost-effective
solution to your meeting needs when done efficiently.
About the Author
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Web-Conferencing-Zone.com. Your
definitive guide to web conferencing services, online
collaboration software and web meetings for business.
Also See:
[ Web
conferencing services -- history & rising demand for the
service ]
[ Conference
calling services combined with a web conferencing service ]
[ Getting the most
from your online presentations and meetings ]
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[ Web-Conferencing-Zone.com ]
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