Video conferencing?

Posted on August 6, 2010, 2:09 pm, by , under Other - Computers.
ariesera asked:


What are the disadvantages and/or limitations of using video conferencing for meetings and interviews?

Grace

2 Comments

  1. Norm says:
    August 7, 2010 at 3:02 am

    Charles

    Hi ariesera,

    We use video conferencing and the main disadvantage is inability to get a full 360 degree view. It just isn’t the same as being there. You miss facial expressions and little mannerisms.

    It is cost effective but there certainly drawbacks.

    Norm

  2. TommyM says:
    August 9, 2010 at 7:22 am

    Tyrone

    Even with high bandwith ability you might get stuttering, voice loss and picture loss. In that case “the flow” of the meeting may be lost especially if you are doing the selling or convincing.

    If you organized and proposed video conference and the technology lets you down, your business partner may lose confidence in you.

    It may not be logical and connected to what you offer (maybe you build chairs or sell rugs) but people make many decisions based on emotions and not logic.

    I added a resource which lists some of the disadvantages of web conferencing which may be similar to your case.

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