Some useful tips for your video calls
VNC has been working with and in global virtual teams for years. Working from home and in remote teams has become more important for many organisations around the globe within the last few weeks as companies do their best to protect employees from the spreading coronavirus. Many teams today don't have any other option than collaborating virtually, because of contact bans, travel restrictions or quarantine. Employers need to act. And everybody who can should stay at home and help "flatten the curve"!
> The global work-from-home movement intended to maintain output and efficiency during the COVID-19 pandemic could actually generate a worldwide productivity slump and threaten economic growth for many years, says Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom. > > “We are home working alongside our kids, in unsuitable spaces, with no choice and no in-office days,” says Bloom, a senior fellow at the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR). “This will create a productivity disaster for firms.”
_Source:Stanford News_
So, working from home might be a challenge. But what's the other option? Stop working?
Despite this difficult situation there are various reasons why working from home will be the best option and why organisations should advise their teams to work from home and switch to video calls and virtual meetings. Please read our last week's blogpost for more information.
> “To master the virtual equation and make all the elements work together, you have to become the connector … You may need to shift gears, perform ream tune-ups, realign, and refuel your team’s energy along the way.” – _Yael Zofi_
Employers and team managers should now help their teams to work as productively as possible and to achieve the best possible work-life balance in these difficult times. Good virtual leadership is needed! Create good, meaningful policies for remote work and use the chance within this difficult situation to lay the foundation for a lasting practice of virtual cooperation. Generally use uniform communication tools in your organisation. Always! And make sure that all team members receive an introduction to new tools.
Communication is key - strong, efficient and continuous communication.
We've asked our team to share some tips for successful video calls and for video conferencing.
Here is what we've put together for you:
1\. Preparation:
- Make sure you have a quiet room and an undisturbed "time-slot" when planning an important video call or virtual meeting
2\. During the Video Call or Virtual Meeting:
- At the beginning of the call or screen sharing, ask the call partner for feedback regarding quality
3\. Ending the Video Call or Virtual Meeting:
- The organizer, or somebody assigned, should present a short summary of the virtual meeting.
Related blogposts:
1. Successful Virtual Meetings 2. Efficient Virtual Collaboration: VNCtalk – New Release
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