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Post by csimo123 on Apr 2, 2014 21:47:16 GMT -6
Face to face meetings to me are the best i believe that is how stuff gets done. This way they have proof they saw you and told you to your face that the work will get done. Also i like it because some things can not said easily through email or over the phone.
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Post by wwerner on Apr 3, 2014 11:05:04 GMT -6
This is just not possible in the global market we work in today. If you are a top manager in a company and you have meetings or conference calls all day it would be impossible to have these has face to face meetings. But i get what the speaker is saying, that you can read or interpret better what is being said through body languages and expressions on the persons face in a meeting when you are in the same room together.
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Post by gkboone on Apr 4, 2014 10:55:40 GMT -6
Face to face meetings are much more efficient than calls or emails. Most of communication is non verbal and it is impossible to pick up those cues over the phone. Building personal relationships with business partners/customers takes more than calling/emailing about important matters. Taking the time to have a face to face meeting also shows the other person that they are valuable to you.
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Post by meganlynch on Apr 6, 2014 10:28:26 GMT -6
Face to face meetings usually yield much better results than long distance phone calls or e-mailing. Even if communication is in the same office, there can still be miscommunications and misunderstandings with out talking the issue out in person. I can definitely relate to this video working on campus. There are so many different departments and people of those departments that it can be difficult to relay a message over e-mail or phone calls. Simply walking over to discuss the issue can save a lot of time getting things done.
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Post by kati3 on Apr 7, 2014 12:36:45 GMT -6
I agree that all meetings sahould be face to face. I feel like it lessons the importance of the message to have a meeting over the phone or by other means. If it is something that is worth meeting over than it is worth having a face to face meeting.
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Post by susiekaz on Apr 9, 2014 15:35:51 GMT -6
Yes, of course in a perfect world, all meetings would be face-to-face. In today's society that is almost impossible. I disagree with the speaker on a few things because I don't think all meetings or interactions with co-workers needs to be face-to-face. I also think face-to-face meeting are much more time consuming. People have to pick a place, drive there, have the meeting and then drive back! Sometimes you just don't have the time in one work day to do that. The different options for communication are key in today's business world.
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Post by chelsearickett on Apr 9, 2014 18:05:39 GMT -6
When did Josh Peck get an accent? I feel like most meetings should be face-to-face. It's difficult to decipher what someone means or feels through text or email, or even phone calls. It's important to be able to see facial expressions and body language. For larger businesses or outsourcing or jobs not exactly local to you, sometimes the alternative method may be necessary.
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Post by jessicaratelle on Apr 10, 2014 15:31:20 GMT -6
I like this video. I agree that a meeting is much more efficient when it is face to face. Although, with the technology today, we can conduct meetings across the world through Skype but we are still missing the face to face aspect. In many cultures, face to face is the only type of business we do. There are so many benefits to being in front of someone and you can really get a better feel for the other person.
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Post by jjohnson on Apr 11, 2014 7:32:08 GMT -6
I agree with this video 100%. I always like to have face to face meeting with someone, because I know I ask many questions, and they can all be addressed in that one meeting. With email, you must go back and forth, wait for the other(s) to respond, and interpret what they are saying. With phone calls, you must again wait for the other person to answer the phone. They may not always be available, so it is important that you all have a scheduled time to call. All though phone calls are more effective than emails, they still have flaws as well. The one good thing about email is you have a reference to look back on about the conversation. If there is anything you have forgotten that was discussed, you can look at the email. You also have a hard piece of evidence to back you up if any type of dispute or discrepancy arises.
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Post by jsherman on Apr 12, 2014 12:40:23 GMT -6
Meetings to me always go better face to face. When you are able to interpret messages in person and fully understand what is being asked, all other questions will be asked. Yes sometimes the messages or meetings can take place on skype or a conference call or any other type of channel, but I feel as if in person is always a better move because so many things can be taken out of context when it isn't delivered face to face. However, there will be situations that can't wait until the normal meeting to take place and need to be addressed then and thats'w when the other channels would be perfect.
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Post by dnewson on Apr 20, 2014 18:37:05 GMT -6
If it is possible a face to face meeting is best. But with companies now being global it is not always possible to have them, which is why video conferencing is now used in place of face to face meetings. Even though you are not actually in the same place meeting, you are able to have visual contact with the person which is high;y beneficial when conducting meetings.
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Post by darnette on Apr 20, 2014 18:42:16 GMT -6
That's how communication took place in the past. Nowadays, video conferences, emails, and phone are the preferred option of communication. Why? Freedom of movement and mobility. With today's businesses becoming more and more international, these methods will become more popular and more widely utilized than face-to-face meetings.
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Post by sdoescher on Apr 20, 2014 20:44:22 GMT -6
I agree completely. There are so many things we lose when talking on the phone or using email. I have seen people feel as if they had been scolded because of the way the email was worded when it wasn’t meant to sound that way. While it isn’t always possible to speak in person, meeting face to face is by far the best way to communicate.
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Post by jessweaver on Apr 22, 2014 13:57:01 GMT -6
Many times, messages can be construed through text message or email. The way you meant something may be received with the wrong attitude and can create problems. By meeting face to face, this mix up can be completely avoided. I also think that by handling issues face to face, it builds a stronger relationship between the two people. Meeting face to face shows that you are comfortable with that person and want them to know exactly what you have to tell him. Technology has taken over our personal lives and the business world. I think that my not emailing or calling someone at the office but actually getting up to walk to their desk shows a personal connection. It is important to not let technology control our lives.
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Post by stephaniesmith on Apr 23, 2014 20:11:53 GMT -6
I don't really think speaking face to face is always the best way to go. Sure it can be done appropriately but sometimes people don't have time to meet up and a phone call is much more convenient. I will get in my car, put in my ear buds and have Siri make some calls for me so I can catch up with family and handle some business calls while I have the free time in the car. Meeting face to face is great if it is possible but in our face paced world, it's not always feasible.
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