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The Environmental Impact Of Virtual Conferences

The Horizons Tracker

The last 12 months have seen most physical conferences go virtual due to restrictions in gathering and traveling. The study finds that while virtual conferences do significantly reduce the carbon footprint of events, they come with environmental costs of their own. Additional online meetings necessary for conference planning.

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5 tips for getting things right with your virtual conference

Strategy Driven

It’s extraordinary now to think that, as recently as two years ago, holding virtual conferences was a rather niche pursuit for business leaders. This trend has realised a fair few advantages listed in a UC Today article – like the absence of both a commute and having to repeatedly trek across conference centres.

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6 Tips for Setting up Conference Call Using Video

Strategy Driven

In today’s global business environment one skill you must have is the expertise of setting up a conference call using video. Unfortunately, many conference call meetings end up being a waste of time for all participants due to poor planning, inadequate technology or user error when setting up the call.

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Productivity at Work: How to Lead Highly Productive Teams

Let's Grow Leaders

There is so much to do that some days I just want to give up!” – Halisee, Software Engineer Halisee called us looking for help with the overwhelm. Once the new software is implemented, everyone is trained, and it becomes the default way of doing business, it no longer requires focus as an intiative. What are the M.I.T.

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Offshore Software Development: Reasons Why Outsourcing Is Beneficial For Startups

Strategy Driven

Outsourcing is a popular software development strategy in modern tech. Take a look at the average software developer salary in some countries worldwide: US – $71,000. Instead, you will need to troubleshoot corporate misunderstandings, have regular conference calls, fill in tons of paperwork. Germany – $52,600.

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The Small Voice in the Room

Leading Blog

When I joined the company, it was late delivering the hardware/software card to the partner. They are an embodiment of human nature, and we might be surprised to find they are alive and well and present in our conference rooms. We think of Greek gods as curious figures from the past. They aren’t. In this case, Hermes wept.

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12 Simple Ways To Recognize Your Remote Employees Successfully

Lead from Within

As an example, this could include leadership training, industry conferences, or other professional development opportunities. As an example, this could include software, training materials, or other resources that help them stay up-to-date on the latest trends and technologies.