We’re getting a lot of mileage around here with this blog post! Read what our CMO Jackie Yeaney has to say about some popular ‘meeting personalities’. Millions of us sit on conference calls and web meetings each day. Let us know if you recognize yourself, or your boss. [Full disclosure: I am a combo socializer/multi-tasker/time-keeper/maestro!]
Maria Shriver was busted by some photogs talking on her cell phone while driving in California a few weeks ago! Ironic, of course, since her husband signed the state law proclaiming this practice illegal. I’m sure Maria was in the hot seat at home with her husband and her kids after this little incident. In case there are any more Marias out there, I wanted to share this quick and painless way to connect to a conference call while on your mobile phone. We share this little trick with our customers because we know that its a wireless world. Whether you are telecommuting, working flex hours, or collaborating with other time zones – our mobile devices are connecting us to conference calls and meetings. Hands-free sets optional, unless you are in California, naturally.
We have all had some great meeting experiences. Whether it is by mastering conferencing technology or by knocking the socks off participants with your killer presentation we want to hear about your experiences! On the flip side, we’ve all participated in those meetings in the background someone is boarding a plane, scolding their kids or ordering a latte.
At PGi we love meetings and are excited to engage with others, talk about exciting things going on at PGi, and help spread the “meeting love”! We’ll take the good meeting moments and the bad. It’s a part of learning to connect and communicate in a more natural format. How do you define and execute a successful meeting? What crazy meeting moments can you share to serve as a warning of what NOT to do?
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The PGi Blog is all about connections. At PGi we consider human connection, engagement and spontaneity as some of the most important aspects of our corporate life and culture. Therefore, we decided the blog should do the same. On the PGi Blog you can expect everything from tips and tricks that help make your meetings more meaningful, to engaging, spontaneous and fun stories that have to do with….well, whatever is on a PGi blogger’s mind.
We like to think of it as a way to gain valuable information and potentially buy you some extra time to do your actual job, or simply to break up the daily monotony because let’s face it, many of us could use a good laugh in the office.
All our blog entries are written by PGi employees and are real stories where we link references back to original sources wherever possible. We continually encourage our readers to comment on blog entries they find interesting and love to bring others into the conversations. Just another way for us make human connections. Keep in mind, comments are reviewed by editors for appropriateness and relevance. We of course want to keep it clean folks.
We are excited to join the conversations and hope to connect with you soon!
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In my last post I wrote about how the daily commute not only wastes more than 100 hours of the average American’s year, but often creates stress that spills over at home.
I don’t know about you, but I despise waiting in line, especially when what I’m waiting in line for is a big, steaming bowl of more stress. Isn’t there something better we can do with our time?
Luckily, online meeting and conferencing technology is now letting thousands of workers, including yours truly, avoid the rush hour and the stress that accompanies it. Even working from home one day a week makes a big impact in my quality of life. It’s not bad for the environment either.
Here are some tips to ensure you stay productive when working from home:
1. Create a dedicated workspace with all the tools you need. Consider even decorating your space as you would your office or cubicle.
2. Establish and stick to a regular working schedule. Remember to stop working, too.
3. Motivate yourself by setting small goals throughout the day.
4. Stay professional in your communication. Getting out of your PJ’s helps.
5. If you have young children, consider spending some of that gas money your saving on day care when you’re at home to avoid the inevitable distractions.
6. Avoid volunteering for too many activities and errands. Some view “working from home” as code for ”screwing off.” Don’t perpetuate the stereotype. Your job deserves as much attention and dedication as when you’re in the office.
For my next series of blog entries, I’m going to cover some new and sometimes controversial uses of online meeting technology. I’d love to hear your feedback on how you feel about these new applications of technology.
A recent article in Time magazine covers a new trend in hiring – webcam interviews. Hiring managers claim it saves time and money when vetting a large number of candidates for a job. Job seekers feel it allows them to cast a wider geographical net when seeking positions in this tough economy.
What do you think? Have you either interviewed or been interviewed via webcam? I say “Thumbs Up”- what about you?
In 2005 it was reported that the average American spends over 100 hours in traffic delays every year. That’s more than the average two weeks (80 hours) of vacation most workers take each year.
A recent study in the New York Times shows the effects of this burnout and how it can spill over at home in the form of arguments, stress, and bad moods.
Time is the most precious commodity, isn’t it? Think what you would do if you could have that 100 hours back. Or even if you could simply avoid the burnout associated with the “rat race” commute. Could you spend more time with your family? Could you perform better at your job?
Take back your time, rightfully I might add, with phone conferencing and online meetings. Teleconferencing and web conferencing allows even large groups to come together over distance and stay productive.
Stay tuned for my next post where I will share some of my favorite tips to stay productive when working from home.
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