Meeting options

Getting a group of people together to discuss common concerns, plans or issues may be the most productive way of achieving the desired outcomes. But do meetings always have to be face-to-face, with everyone at the same location? The meeting organiser must evaluate the most practical and cost-effective method of communication. 

Synchronous communication involves the participants meeting at the same time. They may be in the same location, communicating face-to-face in an office or meeting room, or in different locations, communicating by telephone or videoconference.

Asynchronous communication involves participants communicating at different times. Location becomes irrelevant to this type of communication, which often involves the use of collaboration software.

Each of these will be discussed in more detail.

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