Video conferencing has certainly been making a splash in the wake of the pandemic we’re all experiencing. It’s highly likely that without it, much of the business world would have come grinding to a halt. I’s often the versatility of this software that has made it so popular for those working at home right now, but its often the case that those who are using it the most aren’t aware of all of the benefits video conferencing software can actually provide. In this article, we take a look at what these impressive connection and collaboration tools can provide for users in order to hopefully provide some ideas you might not have yet considered.

Getting started with video conferencing

Although there a lot of great cloud video conferencing solutions, they won’t necessarily tell you what they’re ideal for right out of the box – sometimes it takes a little bit of research or hands-on experience. First, let’s get the more obvious ones out of the way – although video conferencing software is used mostly for larger meetings, there’s no reason why you can’t use them in a one-one-one capacity. It doesn’t have to be a formal meeting, either – if you have a question to ask someone from your workplace, you can save a lot of time and offer a lot more clarity than if you simply sent off some vague emails. Screen sharing is also a highly valuable aspect of video conferencing that is often overlooked. Screen sharing allows you to share designs incrementally and quickly with your team and vice versa. With this available, the entire team can offer feedback on the spot, instead of using the very time-consuming and ambiguous emails throughout your team. Think outside of the box when it comes to screen sharing as well – you can share anything from marketing materials to PowerPoints, all with a click of the button.

More ways to make the most out of your video conferencing software

There are a few more interesting things you might not have considered video conferencing for, and video interviews is one of these. Not only are they more convenient for both parties involved, but they allow you to record the interview so that you can look back on them and make notes if you need. Another use of video conferencing you might not have thought of yet is the ability to help people with any issues they have with a task, whether it be related to work or IT. In a one-one-one context, the share screen option can help someone help another person with a problem, offering in-depth and targeted advice to help better solve the problem. Finally, video conferencing software can help ensure that daily stand-up meetings can still occur no matter where people might be located. This way, the consistency of these meetings is never compromised which can serve to quickly disrupt workflow and impede productivity.

Using video conferencing software to streamline productivity

Video conferencing has the potential to make a business much more productive than it otherwise would be, especially in times like these. If you apply some of these alternative applications to how you might have already been implementing video conferencing, there’s a good chance that you’ll make it easier than ever to connect with everyone in your organisation!