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Tips on using a videoconference solution creatively
December 27, 2005
By: Bob Whitehead
The most common use of a videoconference solution in
business is to hold meetings with participants that are
scattered across the globe. Not far behind, comes holding
training and sales seminars. But, sometimes, a
videoconference solution may not come to mind when trying to
solve some of today’s business dilemmas, simply because of
the idea that videoconferencing is only good for meetings.
One of the ways to widen our uses of a videoconference
solution is to consider the strengths of videoconferencing
and evaluate whether they complement or enhance a particular
business model.
Strengths of a videoconference solution
- Reduces travel time to a particular facility,
- Increases productivity by shortening travel-time,
- Increases communications with remotely available
experts,
- Heightens collaboration amongst groups,
- Allows remote surveillance or management of a site,
- Good for businesses that rely on image (like an art
studio), and
- Good for businesses that require language/sight
nuances or the spoken word.
Understanding these strengths, we can easily imagine
where a videoconference solution might be the top choice for
some businesses.
For instance, imagine you are a construction foreman who
is working on multiple sites. Instead of traveling back and
forth to a particular site, a few strategically placed
cameras on site might be all that’s needed to communicate
needed modifications with workers.
Another example might be for the ambitious gallery owner.
Why have just a gallery showing in the physical when you can
also put it up in virtual space? Imagine a room filled with
paintings on-line where you, the gallery owner, invite
people in for a virtual tour.
One last example for a potential videoconference solution
would be in the area of language instruction. How attractive
would it be for a student to know that they can converse
with a native speaker in a foreign country they plan on
visiting? Not, only would they be able to detect the
language nuances but facial expressions are also very
important in language comprehension.
About the Author
Bob Whitehead is a successful freelance writer and
contributor to Video-Conferencing-Guide.com. Your definitive guide to everything you need to know about video driven communications, including multi-view video conferencing solutions for business, broadband video phones and personal webcam chat rooms.
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