A guide to maintaining collaboration in hybrid meetings
Hybrid meetings have become commonplace in business, so we look at the best ways to ensure they remain an effective collaboration platform.
Hybrid meetings have become commonplace in business, so we look at the best ways to ensure they remain an effective collaboration platform.
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Public wireless networks can be useful when in a pinch but, as much as possible, should be avoided for work purposes. A lack of security measures could greatly increase your likelihood of being hacked.
Realistically, it may be a better idea to use a wired network if security is a concern. However, some hybrid working employees may be required to travel as part of their role. In these instances, it may be better to provide your employees with a portable Wi-Fi dongle solely for work use.
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Public wireless networks can be useful when in a pinch but, as much as possible, should be avoided for work purposes. A lack of security measures could greatly increase your likelihood of being hacked.
Realistically, it may be a better idea to use a wired network if security is a concern. However, some hybrid working employees may be required to travel as part of their role. In these instances, it may be better to provide your employees with a portable Wi-Fi dongle solely for work use.
Read more . . .
Public wireless networks can be useful when in a pinch but, as much as possible, should be avoided for work purposes. A lack of security measures could greatly increase your likelihood of being hacked.
Realistically, it may be a better idea to use a wired network if security is a concern. However, some hybrid working employees may be required to travel as part of their role. In these instances, it may be better to provide your employees with a portable Wi-Fi dongle solely for work use.
Read more . . .
Public wireless networks can be useful when in a pinch but, as much as possible, should be avoided for work purposes. A lack of security measures could greatly increase your likelihood of being hacked.
Realistically, it may be a better idea to use a wired network if security is a concern. However, some hybrid working employees may be required to travel as part of their role. In these instances, it may be better to provide your employees with a portable Wi-Fi dongle solely for work use.
Public wireless networks can be useful when in a pinch but, as much as possible, should be avoided for work purposes. A lack of security measures could greatly increase your likelihood of being hacked.
Realistically, it may be a better idea to use a wired network if security is a concern. However, some hybrid working employees may be required to travel as part of their role. In these instances, it may be better to provide your employees with a portable Wi-Fi dongle solely for work use.
Public wireless networks can be useful when in a pinch but, as much as possible, should be avoided for work purposes. A lack of security measures could greatly increase your likelihood of being hacked.
Realistically, it may be a better idea to use a wired network if security is a concern. However, some hybrid working employees may be required to travel as part of their role. In these instances, it may be better to provide your employees with a portable Wi-Fi dongle solely for work use.
Anne-Marie Blazdell is a Marketing & Communications Manager with expertise in digital marketing, content creation, and IT solutions. With a strong foundation in graphic design, she trained at Farnborough College of Technology and Southampton Solent University before advancing into marketing and business IT support.
Since joining Syn-Star in 2022, Anne-Marie has specialised in crafting SEO-optimised website content, managing social media, and helping businesses navigate the complexities of IT. Her work bridges the gap between technology and business, making IT more accessible and effective.
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Hybrid meetings aren’t new, but as more people work remotely, it’s become increasingly important for businesses to make hybrid meetings just as collaborative as those based in the office. With the right approach, you can achieve as much, if not more.
Hybrid meetings involve some participants being present in the room while others “dial in” remotely. They have attracted negative sentiment for feeling awkward, “fake” or for being less productive.
This can affect the level of engagement, motivation and even creativity of participants. Other concerns about the output from hybrid meetings include:
Despite these challenges, however, there are plenty of reasons to make them work.
Before businesses had to use hybrid meetings in lockdown, they were choosing to take this approach because there are many advantages.
They offer flexibility as technology allows for more than one option for getting together. They are also more convenient for many participants who don’t have to travel, saving time and money. Meetings aren’t limited to maximum numbers as venue size is no longer an issue.
Meetings can be recorded, to be available to watch again; materials can be shared in real-time and worked on together; chat sidebars allow questions to be asked without breaking the flow of the speaker; and there are a range of tools, such as digital whiteboards, specifically designed to support collaboration in a digital environment.
The key to making the most of all the benefits of hybrid meetings and to facilitate collaboration is to adjust how they are managed, to account for the new environment.
Ensuring they get maximum buy-in from hybrid team meetings, leaders and organisers should consider:
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Ideally your antivirus will act proactively, not just treating issues once they’ve happened, which requires file scanning to check new files before you open them, complete system scans that assess your entire device, and web browsing protection to filter URL links that may hide a threat.
Maintaining collaboration in hybrid meetings requires us to rethink how we manage them by making better use of the technology available to connect, communicate and share. This way, you ensure that collaboration and team cohesiveness remain central to your way of working.
If you suspect you don’t have the right technology in place and are missing out on the opportunities available for remote collaborative team meetings, contact our team at Syn-Star.
Our experts can guide and support you in making the best use of technology in a way that works for your business operation.
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