Few people believed that they would soon need to share their office space with their children. However, for many people, this is what it has come down to. Brian X. Chen, a tech-savvy writer, shares his tips in an article published by the New York Times titled “Dos and Don’ts of Online Video Meetings”.
If there is anyone who can be considered “lucky” in this crisis, it could be those who managed to stay at work and telecommute. This is still a difficult thing for many. Elaine Quinn, author “There’s nothing like Working From Home”, says that people aren’t used to looking at a screen. This is especially true when it comes to video conferencing.
Chen suggests some steps to avoid awkward situations with coworkers. Take out any embarrassing background.
It may be a smart idea to mutes other people’s microphones when you host a meeting. They may forget to do so. Chen agrees with Chen. While it may seem obvious, there are many Twitter users who have frustrated students and coworkers who urge people to use the Mute feature. Chen points out the negative impact of video running when you are not speaking on the Internet. This can negatively affect other users who use it for work.
Video meetings can be just as effective as face-to-face meetings. Your colleagues will notice if your eyes aren’t on the screen. Zoom offers a feature that lets you notify hosts if you’ve been away for longer than 30 seconds.
Avoid having too many meetings. Jason Fried, Inc. Inc. columnist, says that too many meetings are against the spirit and purpose of telecommuting. . Chen recommends that video conferencing be conducted on a strict schedule. It’s much easier to lose yourself in your own space than it is in an office.
Chen calls from the dining room table, and informs his family that Chen is using a headset. This is one example of a limit you can set. You can close the door and put a barrier between yourself and any person who might disrupt your video call if it is possible.
Steve Jobs enjoyed walking to meetings. Research shows that this helps you connect with others. This is not feasible in today’s age of social distancing. However, you might need to walk around your neighborhood, apartment, or yard to get rid of excess energy, and focus on your important work calls. This is how to do it. This can be done while you make an audio-only phone call.
