Build Your Own Team of Avengers
We’ve all heard the famous story of Mike Smith and Dick Rowe who turned down the Beatles because “four-piece groups with guitars are finished.” This was probably one of the worst business decisions in...
View ArticleHand Gestures Can Take A Video Call Down
Video conferencing technology crosses geographical boundaries and connects participants all over the world with the click of a button. Many collaboration sessions with peers are informal gatherings...
View ArticleThe New Science of Building Great Teams
A few weeks ago we discussed the characteristics of high performance teams; ranging from member diversity to conflict resolution skills. But how do you ensure the success of a team? Unfortunately,...
View ArticleIntroducing Norm – The Most Interesting Guy on Video
Norm here. I use video on a daily basis and absolutely love it; although, I seem to make a lot of mistakes which can be rather embarrassing at times. Out of the goodness of my heart, I’m sharing some...
View ArticleNorm’s Conference Room Debacle
Norm here. I use video on a daily basis and absolutely love it; although, I seem to make a lot of mistakes which can be rather embarrassing at times. Out of the goodness of my heart, I’m sharing some...
View ArticleNorm Meets Friday the 13th
It’s here, Friday the 13th, and I have a huge meeting today. I woke up in a panic last night because I had a nightmare that I completely bombed the presentation and then got fired. I don’t understand...
View ArticleVideo Conferencing Adoption – The Time Has Come!
Collaboration, team work, relationships and communication; these are some of the latest buzzwords in business today. Companies are not only embracing the collaboration era but looking for ways to...
View ArticleNorm Goes to Japan
Guess what? We finally closed the Japanese bank deal! It’s been a bumpy ride the past few months but on the bright side I’ve learned how to distinguish between about sixteen different types of hmmms....
View ArticleStop Being a Video-phobe Part Deux
Video has become a staple in both my professional and personal lives. I find it so much easier to have a conversation face-to-face and simply get annoyed when I have to pick up the phone....
View ArticleThe Adventures of Working from Home
I had to work from home yesterday because the baby-sitter called in sick and my wife had an important meeting. I figured it was no big deal because the kids could just play with their toys and then...
View ArticleFive Best Practices For Conducting A Video Call
Video conferencing has proven to be a great way to enhance collaboration and increase productivity. In the last few years, video has gained popularity due to technology advancements and ease of use...
View Article10 Tips for Conducting a Video Interview
As the times change, the interview process is changing as well. In this case we are talking about video conferencing. Although video conference interviews have not completely replaced face to face...
View ArticleWhy Video Calls Are So Much Better Than Audio Calls
The below video resonates with many people as most of us have been on one of those poorly run audio calls. Never knowing who is or isn’t on the call, the constant interruptions, and not knowing who is...
View Article4 Ways Video Conferencing Can Help Enhance Customer Relationships
Video conferencing has long been known for reducing travel costs, saving time, and strengthening collaboration within an organization. However, when organizations utilize video conferencing to support...
View ArticleThe 5 W’s of a Video Conferencing Strategy
Video conferencing initiatives continue to be an increasing priority to many organizations. With advancements in technology, the promise of connecting people anywhere, any time, on any device is now an...
View ArticleWhat Does an AV Room Consist Of? Part 2
In part one of this series we reviewed the 4 core design and technology components that are important for creating an effective AV room including video, audio, control and lighting. Although those are...
View ArticleVideo Troubleshooting Questions & Answers
Video conferencing is a great tool…when it works. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions for software video clients along with advice on how to fix the issues. Q. What should I do when...
View ArticleWebinar Recording: Driving Usage & Adoption of Video
On April 23, 2014 IVCi hosted a webinar that discussed several key steps an organization must take in order to optimize usage and adoption of visual collaboration technologies among their workforce....
View Article5 Things Virtual Teams Need To Be Productive
Virtual teams and remote workers are growing in popularity as advancements in technology make it easier than ever to connect. Here at IVCi we fully support telework and virtual teams and I myself am a...
View ArticleHow Video Conferencing Can Help Emergency Preparedness & Response Facilities
Visual collaboration tools are quickly becoming a valuable asset when assisting with emergency preparedness and response facilities by allowing them to be proactive rather than just reactive. With the...
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