Online meetings – an idea whose time has come

Have you ever had a brainstorm that you wanted to present to your co-workers at a project meeting as soon as possible. If so, you'll probably recognise this dilemma – not everyone is at the office. Maybe they aren't even in the same city or work for the same company. You realise that there's no way you're going to get them all together, so you give up. But now there's a simple solution.

An online meeting may be your salvation The tool has been around for a while, but not until recently has it been used in earnest. We at Projectplace have seen online meetings quickly double in number.But what is their appeal?

Wherever and whenever
An online meeting is quick, smooth and efficient. All you need is a phone and an Internet connection to participate. It makes no difference where you happen to be. As many as ten people can take part at once. Just imagine the resources you can save when it comes to administration, travel and time.

You see what I see
One big advantage of an online meeting is that everyone can look at the same screen and information. As opposed to a telecon¬ference, each participant can tell what the others are doing with a document – The project team can make, review and approve changes in real time. just like being in the same room.

It's almost a must these days
The faster the world seems to be spin¬ning, the less you can afford to sit around and wait for something to happen. Time to market is the watchword these days, and quick decisions require more frequent communication. Arranging efficient meet¬ings on short notice is crucial to staying competitive. Online Meeting is a tool that can help you deal with both physical dis¬tance and the pressure of time. The tool doesn't replace face-to-face contact, but enhances it and makes your job easier.