Zoomed Out? Mix It Up With New Meeting Software

Prior to 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic, corporate and client meetings were commonly an even blend between in person, over the phone, and by way of Skype, Zoom, or even Microsoft Teams. Which technology was used in what situation largely depended upon what type of material was covered in these meetings.

In looking back, this was largely because it allowed business leaders and trainers the ability to make certain that all involved in a meeting were fully informed. But once the pandemic hit, nearly every company made the shift to a virtual and, in most cases, hybrid work environment. What this did to meetings and employee or customer communication was remarkable — virtual meetings, video classrooms, and all things Skype, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, FaceTime, and more became the “new normal.”

The likes of these software options were second nature to many who have utilized them since as early as 2015; however, others had to adapt to video conferencing technology like it was a new frontier never before discovered. Our new, completely virtual environment took some getting used to, but before long, we were video conferencing for every little piece of each puzzle we worked through.

But this undoubtedly has led to what we refer to as being “Zoomed out,” no matter what your role is in your individual industry. But being…