Video Conferencing Tips for Success (Part 1)

The most prominent benefit of Tenveo video conferencing is the instant feedback from seeing the other person’s facial expressions. You can quickly correct misunderstandings before they are verbalized. You view each other in person in real time and that alone appeals to our human nature. This is a real person, not a text, memo or a voice on the phone.

However, Tenveo video conferencing comes with its code of behaviour that takes the place of yesterday’s manners for meetings. Indeed, don’t let the small screens and at times deceptively informal atmosphere fool you. There are right and wrong ways to conduct yourself—and lapses will be noticed.

Using this technology over the years has taught us several points of etiquette that will make your video conferencing communications more efficient. Here are our top 10:

Video — meet first.

If it is important, make your first meeting by live video. They will feel more comfortable with you, be more likely to forgive your imperfections, and give you the benefit of the doubt. You will seem more sincere. This is your opportunity to make a good first impression.

Prepare yourself.

Look clean and well groomed, but don’t overdo it as that will appear hollow. Don’t distract them with bright accessories, too much make-up or an outfit that’s excessively colourful. Business casual and subtlety wins the day. Before you go on, refresh yourself with a glass of water, put a smile on your face and sit up straight.

Clean your desk.

A messy or disorganized desk could ruin your first impression. Consider the visual message you are sending and remove anything between you and the camera.

Aim your camera.

Check your camera angle. Ideally, it should be coming from the middle of the screen or even with their eyes. Don’t sit too close or your head will appear much too large. Look at the camera when you speak. The worst thing is having your audience look at your forehead because of your typing or looking down at notes – or worse – at your phone.

Learning more tips for a successful video conferencing meeting,let’s expect for the part 2 tips sharing by Tenveo team tomorrow.