Smart Videoconferencing: New Habits for Virtual Meetings
Author: Janelle Barlow, Peta Peter, Lewis Barlow
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ISBN: 1576751929
Publisher: Berrett-Koehler Pub (September, 2002)
Sales Rank: 423,748
Average Customer Rating: 5 out of 5
Customer Reviews
Rating: 5 out of 5
When the Stakes are High ...
Last month, after our company installed a new videoconferencing system, my boss asked me to assume responsibility for our first trial meeting with a midwestern customer organization. I was very excited about the promise that this new technology could afford our business. But, I must confess, that the actual videoconference event was a big disappointment. Even though the equipment worked as promised, the meeting felt like Ted Mack's "Original Amateur Hour." That's when I began browsing around for a book that might address the weaknesses I perceived in our interaction. And, I discovered that only one book - of the dozens available on videoconferencing - actually dealt with the human communication issues involved.After my first experience, I can attest that these are, indeed, the most important.
Our next videoconference event is scheduled in a few days - and I think our company is now much better prepared, thanks to the helpful, practical tips in this book, Smart Videoconferencing This book emphasizes the significant differences that exist between a face to face meeting and a videoconference. There is a paradox involved, because the videoconference demands both greater care and professionalism, while, at the same time, there is the necessity for a sense of relaxation and authenticity. I can tell you that our first event lacked both of these qualities - and our company lost some business as a result. Now, I think I we can avoid the mistakes we made last time.
I highly recommend this book for anyone engaged in videoconferencing when the stakes are high.
Rating: 5 out of 5
AN EXTREMELY HELPFUL BOOK
This book has greatly helped me raise my overall presentation skills in videoconferencing and make much more of an impact on the people I am communicating with. I wish such a book was available several years ago! It was also very easy to read and entertaining.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Smart Videoconferenceing: New Habits for Virtual Meetings
Smart Videoconferencing is a must read for anyone who is going before a camera. The authors give simple tips which can maximize your presence on camera. It is a quick, simple read. Well worth the money. Similar Products
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