{"id":39966,"date":"2020-04-09T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-09T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newrcblog.wpengine.com\/7-best-practices-for-mobile-meetings\/"},"modified":"2024-08-16T10:13:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T17:13:02","slug":"7-best-practices-for-mobile-meetings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/us\/en\/blog\/7-best-practices-for-mobile-meetings\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Best Practices for Mobile Meetings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Say you\u2019re at the airport when an important team meeting starts. Several years ago, chances are you\u2019d be joining on your phone or laptop with a pair of headphones and an audio connection. But nowadays, it\u2019s common to join in and see your colleagues face-to-face, and we have video conferencing technology to thank for that.<\/span><\/p>\n

Our mobile devices and communications apps enable us to be anywhere in the world and still stay connected with our work. But while it\u2019s tempting to just tune in to meetings while walking through a loud, busy airport terminal, you wouldn\u2019t be demonstrating good online meeting etiquette.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look at several best practices for mobile meetings to help you communicate and collaborate better with your colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Choose a location that removes distractions for everyone.<\/h2>\n

You might not be bothered by the noise around you, but when your microphone is on and your children are screaming behind you, it can easily become a distraction for other participants in the call, even worse if there are things visually distracting in your video.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find a location where you and your teammates can be distraction-free for the entire meeting\u2014ideally against a wall. Remember to avoid windy areas or fellow participants will get an earful.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Consider using a stand or tripod for your device.<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s best to be presentable even when you\u2019re joining a video call<\/a>. That means keeping your device steady and finding an angle that doesn\u2019t give your colleagues a camera full of forehead or nostrils. Keep your camera directly facing in front of you to emulate what a professional, in-person interaction would be like.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re constantly on the road and use your mobile device to join video meetings<\/a>, consider using a stand or tripod to help frame your camera. A stand (like <\/span>these universal ones from Walmart<\/span><\/a>) can ensure you won\u2019t have to prop your device against a wall or cramp your arms from keeping your device up. An extendable tripod (like <\/span>this one from Joby<\/span><\/a>) allows you to adjust your device to your preferred height so you can find the perfect angles wherever you are.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Make sure your internet connection is solid.<\/h2>\n

Imagine if it was your turn to speak and both the audio and video start flickering. All your fellow participants can hear are bits and pieces of what you\u2019re saying. You thought your 4G would suffice, but it turns out the network there might be too congested for a video meeting.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your ability to work remotely depends entirely on the strength of your internet connections. The problem is, when you\u2019re on the road, your connectivity can be solid one second and choppy the next. Don\u2019t worry, you have some options in this scenario. You can either:<\/span><\/p>\n