{"id":10595,"date":"2020-06-24T11:00:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T10:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=10595"},"modified":"2025-10-15T15:21:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T14:21:06","slug":"video-conference-etiquette-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-conference-etiquette-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Conference Etiquette Tips for your Next Meeting"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing is at the heart of business communication today and video conference etiquette is a must.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an era where many teams have <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-key-remote-working-success\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">suddenly had to work from home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, video ensures that teams can stay connected. More than any other communication tool, video mimics the nuances of face-to-face conversation. This means that organisations with a video set-up can maintain the humanity they need for meaningful conversations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the demand for remote working accelerates, the need for reliable video will grow. For many companies, this means two things. First, business leaders need to find the right video tools to support their employees. Secondly, team members need to learn how to leverage those services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s your guide to video conferencing etiquette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Video conferencing etiquette tips: Best practices<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re familiar with in-person conversations, a remote video conference is quite a change of pace. You might feel uncomfortable with your technology initially. There\u2019s also a risk that internet connections at home and hardware could be less than ideal.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an evolving <a href=\"https:\/\/readdle.com\/blog\/remote-work-human-connection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">remote workplace<\/a>, the video <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/the-evolution-of-the-conference-call\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">conference call<\/a> will be an essential part of maintaining connections with the entire team, no matter where employees are. For business leaders, this means setting some policies in place to guide their staff. For instance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Provide guidance for a successful setup<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure your employees know what technology to use. Suggest cameras and headsets that might suit your team. Introduce your employees to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/desktop-app.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the desktop apps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> they\u2019ll be using, and explain how they work. Look into potential bandwidth issues. Is there a way that you can help employees with poor connections to join meetings?<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Always have an agenda<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s nothing more frustrating than a meeting with no purpose. Your employees are busy. Make sure your meeting has a clear structure and goal. That way, you\u2019ll all know exactly what you\u2019re doing from the moment everyone logs in. Agendas don\u2019t have to be long and complicated. A brief outline of what you\u2019re going to cover should be enough. Providing an agenda means attendees know what to expect. You\u2019ll also be less likely to go off on a tangent.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Invite the right people<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only people who should be in a meeting are the people who need to be there. Inviting everyone to the conversation \u201cjust in case\u201d will just hold you back. It\u2019s also worth making sure that anyone you need to be in your meeting can attend at the right time. If anyone\u2019s not going to be available, look into tools that will record the meeting so you can share it later.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<h3><b>Be prepared<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to be discussing some critical documents or graphs, have them ready. You might share some online resources with your team in advance. This will ensure that everyone is ready to jump into action fast. Being prepared also means learning how to use presentation tools in your video conferencing software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What to do before a video conference call<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10603\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call.jpg\" alt=\"things to do before a video conference call\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call.jpg 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call-300x169.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call-640x360.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call-768x432.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/things-to-do-before-a-video-conference-call-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process before a remote video conference is all about preparation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The things you do before you hit the call button should ensure that you can deliver the best experience possible to your coworkers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>1. Test your equipment<\/strong> <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by testing your equipment. This means making sure that you have a good <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/ultimate-guide-to-broadband-for-your-home-office\/\">internet connection<\/a>, and that everything is properly plugged in. Check your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Video camera<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Make sure that everyone can see you. Ensure that the image isn\u2019t too zoomed-in. If you\u2019ve got clutter in the background of your shot, now might be a good time to clean up.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Audio<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Whether you\u2019re using a conference phone or a microphone, your voice needs to sound clear. Test your microphone and make sure it\u2019s properly set up with your computer in advance. You can even use your smartphone in some cases. Just ensure you don\u2019t have any interference.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Software<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Check all the features of the <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">video conferencing software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you\u2019ll be using. Do you know how to mute people on the call if necessary? Can you record the meeting? How will you share files and documents to give context to your point. Do you know how to share your screen, or just a window on your PC?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re done testing, the next step is to prepare for your meeting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\t\t<style>\r\n\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\r\n\t\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-img {\r\n\t\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\r\n\t\t\t\t\twidth: 50%;\r\n\t\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-img img {\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta {\r\n\t\t\t\tbackground: #001138;\r\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 30px;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-copy {\r\n\t\t\t\tpadding: 0 30px;\r\n\t\t\t\toverflow: hidden;\r\n\t\t\t\tcolor: #fff;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\r\n\t\t\t.bottom-cta .bottom-cta-copy .btn-primary {\r\n\t\t\t\twidth: 100%;\r\n\t\t\t}\r\n\t\t<\/style>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta  CID-cta-2FdM5dTp IID-cta-69d535fe87687\"\r\n\t\t\tdata-dl-custom-type=\"cta\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/collaboration-virtual-workforce-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Call to action banner\">\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<span style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 30px;\">Video conferencing keeps teams connected and productive from anywhere<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"text-center\" style=\"display: block;\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"rc-cta-shortcode btn btn-primary btn-lg\" data-dl-element=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tclass=\"btn btn-primary btn-lg\" style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-weight: bold;\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Mid content - Learn about contact centre tech create better experience for customers and agents\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/video.html\" target=\"_blank\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-dl-additional-info=\"Video conferencing keeps teams connected and productive from anywhere\"\r\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Video conferencing keeps teams connected and productive from anywhere | Find out how\">Find out how<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\n<h3><strong>2. Prepare for the video call<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.saleshacker.com\/video-conferencing-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Preparing for your meeting<\/a> encompasses everything from making sure you have the right information, to ensuring you look professional. Go through your meeting agenda and ensure that you\u2019ve got all of the documents and tools you need to deliver the right message. Sharing essential information with your team in advance can save some time and effort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re going to need water to keep you hydrated through the meeting, get it now. Don\u2019t rush out mid-meeting. Ensure that you\u2019re comfortable on your chair, and that you\u2019re dressed professionally. It\u2019s also worth making sure that the space you\u2019re connecting from is quiet. Go somewhere with plenty of light and no distractions. Shut pets out of the room and double-check your internet connection.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>3. Be punctual\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure that you arrive to the meeting on time. Just because you\u2019re using video conferencing instead of meeting a team in person doesn\u2019t mean you can turn up whenever. If you\u2019re worried that you might take a while to connect, start loading the conference ten minutes early. It\u2019s better to be sitting around waiting for your attendees, than to have them wait for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Punctuality should also be the theme of the remainder of your meeting. Make sure that you stick to your agenda and cover everything in the time-frame you\u2019ve given your team. Don\u2019t let the conversation drag on too much with small talk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>How to do a video conference: During the call<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10599\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-conference.jpg\" alt=\"video conference\" width=\"2009\" height=\"1492\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-conference.jpg 2009w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-conference-300x223.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-conference-640x475.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-conference-768x570.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/video-conference-1536x1141.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2009px) 100vw, 2009px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019re in your <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/the-evolution-of-the-conference-call\/\">conference call<\/a>, it\u2019s time to get to work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t had a chance to see your staff for a while, it may be tempting to catch up. Although it\u2019s okay to have a couple of minutes of chat, you\u2019ll need to launch into the agenda as quickly as possible. Make sure that you have a list of essential topics in front of you to cover.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>During the call<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>1. Stay completely focused<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your attention needs to be 100% on the conference call, and nothing else. That means that you may need to shut down your social media pages or ignore your email for a little while.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re busy, it\u2019s tempting to get other things done while you\u2019re in your meeting. However, this means you\u2019re more likely to lose your train of thought. Get rid of anything that might distract you so that you can pay complete attention to your staff.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>2. Speak up<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re hosting a call or you\u2019re just part of it, make sure that you talk clearly, so your entire team can hear you. Don\u2019t mumble your message or speak too far away from the microphone. If you\u2019re contributing to the meeting, look for opportunities to chime in with your thoughts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When someone else is speaking, muting, your microphone is helpful. It ensures that background noise in your home won\u2019t distract other listeners. However, you shouldn\u2019t be on mute for the entire conversation. You will need to say your part too!<\/span><\/p>\n\t<div class=\"cta-banner  CID-2FdM5dTp IID-69d535fe876c1\"\r\n\t\tdata-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img\" style=\"background-image:url(\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/video-meeting-cta.jpg)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-body\" data-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cta-sub-heading\">Discover the financial benefits of online meetings<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cta-heading\">Team collaboration with RingCentral meetings and conferencing<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Get the complete video and audio conferencing solution included with RingCentral Office<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"rc-cta-shortcode btn btn-primary btn-lg\" data-dl-element=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/features\/online-meetings\/overview.html\" class=\"btn btn-primary\"\r\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-dl-additional-info=\"Team collaboration with RingCentral meetings and conferencing\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"Team collaboration with RingCentral meetings and conferencing | Start a free trial\">Start a free trial<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n<h3><strong>3. Make the most of your tools<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video conferencing is an <\/span><a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/video-conferencing-101\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">excellent way to improve collaboration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. When you can see your team members face-to-face, it\u2019s easier to have a valuable connection. However, you don\u2019t have to rely on just audio and video to make your point. It might help to occasionally type messages or share links with your team, rather than saying something out-loud.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your video conferencing software is likely to come with features for screen-sharing too. This will make it easier to bring context to your conversations and explain crucial topics. Make the most of all the functionalities you can access.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>After your remote video conference<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When your video conference call is over, you still have work to do. After you\u2019ve covered all of the items on your agenda, make sure you leave room at the end of the discussion for questions. It\u2019s important for other people in your team to be able to clarify things if they\u2019re unsure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let your employees know where they can contact you if they come up with questions after the call has ended too. This could mean creating a room where you can talk through instant-messaging using a tool like RingCentral Glip. It could also mean providing your team with a schedule of when you\u2019ll be available to chat.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your call is over, it\u2019s also worth following up with each team member. Make sure that everyone is aware of the next steps that they need to take, and how you\u2019re going to be measuring success. If you have a project management tool, you might assign tasks with deadlines. This will help to keep everyone on track as they move forward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>The dos and don\u2019ts of video conferencing\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10604\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing.jpg\" alt=\"dos and don\u2019ts of video conferencing\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing.jpg 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing-300x169.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing-640x360.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing-768x432.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing-1536x864.jpg 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/dos-and-don\u2019ts-of-video-conferencing-250x140.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you and your team start to feel more comfortable in a virtual setting, you\u2019ll find your own ways to make video conferencing feel more natural. In the meantime, brushing up on video conference etiquette will help you to get the most from your conversations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To keep you on the right track, here are some handy do\u2019s and don\u2019ts to remember.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Do&#8217;s:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your video conferencing equipment in advance to make sure everything works. Make sure your team members all feel comfortable with their tech.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide training or extra support to team members who need help with their software. If some of your employees are more comfortable than others, start a mentorship plan.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow a plan and avoid going off-track. If you want to have a catch-up conversation, you can schedule this for a later time.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be punctual and courteous. Arrive to the meeting on time and try to end it at the same time too. Make sure that you also give your team members plenty of opportunities to talk.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use the right video conferencing tools. Ensure that you have all the features you need, from HD conferencing, to screen sharing and even recording options.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow up with your team members. Make sure that everyone understood the meeting and what they need to do next.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t<div class=\"cta-banner  CID-2FdM5dTp IID-69d535fe876da\"\r\n\t\tdata-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img-wrap\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"cta-banner-img\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/content\/dam\/ringcentral-l10n\/en_us\/images\/content\/teams\/video-chat.png)\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"cta-body\" data-dl-custom-type=\"ctaButton\">\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"cta-sub-heading\">RingCentral Glip\u2122<\/span>\r\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"cta-heading\">IM or video chat with your team<\/h3>\r\n\t\t\t<p>Achieve your business goals with the efficiency of smart collaboration tools and the simplicity of team messaging.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\t<a class=\"rc-cta-shortcode btn btn-primary btn-lg\" data-dl-element=\"button\"\r\n\t\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/teams\/overview.html\" class=\"btn btn-primary\"\r\n\t\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-dl-additional-info=\"IM or video chat with your team\"\r\n\t\t\t\tdata-dl-name=\"IM or video chat with your team | Learn more\">Learn more<\/a>\r\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t\n<p><b>Don\u2019ts:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multitask or try to do dozens of things at once. You can\u2019t have an effective meeting if you\u2019re also eating or checking your emails.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join the meeting from anywhere. A busy coffee shop isn\u2019t a good place to talk about private business matters. Find a space that\u2019s quiet and secluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have too much tech running in the background. Other applications could eat up your bandwidth and reduce the quality of your control.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call in your PJs. Just because you\u2019re working at home doesn\u2019t mean you shouldn\u2019t dress like a professional. Sit up straight and dress as you would in the office.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Making the most of the video conference call<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The video conference is one of the most powerful tools we have in the remote landscape. Video allows employees to connect face-to-face, wherever they are. These visual meetings deliver better context, improved engagement, and less confusion for your teams. However, just like any other essential technology, you need to know how to make the most of your conferencing tools.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><center><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uby7eMl43QQ\" width=\"660\" height=\"415\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/center><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teaching your team members how to master their video conferencing equipment and ensuring that you know your way around your tools is essential. Take your time to get familiar with the technology you\u2019ll be using, and make sure that you always follow an agenda.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote work shouldn\u2019t be something that isolates a team or leads to poor engagement. In the years to come, we\u2019ll all be more reliant on remote employees to run an effective team. Using the video conferencing tips above, you can make sure that everyone in your team feels confident and connected. <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/the-evolution-of-the-conference-call\/#ring-uk\">Video conferencing<\/a> is the key to successful remote working. Make sure that you know how to use it to your advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Video conferencing is at the heart of business communication today and video conference etiquette is a must. 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