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Do you prefer virtual meetings or in person meetings?
Is there truth to saying in person meetings are always more productive or does it depend on the type of meeting?
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@yasinsimsek1910 do you prefer virtual meeting because you prefer remote work?
I agree @austinarmstrong, virtual meetings bring immense convenience, especially when working with a geographically dispersed team. đ Technology has made it possible for us to collaborate effectively without the need for physical presence. However, in-person meetings do have their place especially for crucial, complex discussions. I'd say it's more about the topic at hand, rather than a blanket statement about productivity. đ¤đ What do others think?
In person meetings are good when you gotta talk face to face about something important. But online meetings are way more convenient in general.
@burmistrov yeah that makes sense. Or when you have to show the team something physical like product or packaging etc
@rhexai what happens if a physical product needs to be shown to the group? For remote work totally get the convenience factor though
@slimmy82 you're right. other factors do count in determining the convience. Will mostly opt for virtual but when need be that it be held in person, at that point, that becomes the best option. So it's all dependent on the agenda.
@kiakamgar if you have something physical the team need to touch/use then in person for sure. I also think when people start having side conversations in person, itâs really hard for people on zoom to know whatâs going on
I actually prefer virtual meetings, especially when everyone has their cameras on. It strikes a nice balance between the convenience of meeting remotely and still being able to see each other's expressions and reactions
@radomir_djokovic do you prefer virtual meetings because you prefer remote work as opposed to being in the office?
@annitahzl really? Do you have camera off always? And your manager/boss is ok with that?
Both are totally fine as long as the agenda is discussed and all the required work is done.
@kinzarra I think I agree with you. But youâre relying on technology. People are always late due to trying to sign in or updating the software etc. In person is easy, but only if everyone shows up to the office.
In person if possible. Virtual has its place and allows you to connect and interact without travel and expenses. But if Iâm trying to really connect with someone, itâs easier to read body language and there is more focus when I do the face-to-face meetings. They just arenât always realistic, so having the virtual option is a good second option.
@mpaine great callout on body language. Sometimes you can also see during virtual meetings, people are reading emails and doing other work as their eyes sway from side to side
@andrew_noah is it because you prefer to note work, so it can counterproductive to go into the office just for a meeting?
I think it depends on what the meeting is about. If itâs about something that requires me to be creative and discuss something then it would need to be in-person. If itâs just a meeting that is updating or just requires me to understand whatâs happening then online.
many variables come into the mix. spending 14yrs doing in person meetings, then switching to mostly online, can safely say that unless you're able to apply yourself and perform async efficiently, then stick to in person. otherwise, from personal experience, online meetings have changed my life
@hussein_hashish I guess they both have their advantages and disadvantages. Working remotely makes total sense for virtual, but when trying to physically show something then in person makes sense.
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