Kleinwalsertal is breaking new ground: inspire live meetings on the net!

The Corona pandemic led to a significant increase in the use of digital communication means, especially in the form of online meetings and home office. In the Kleinwalsertal, an innovative measure was taken during this time: the municipal council introduced live records of its meetings. This decision was made by municipal secretary Dr. Roland Ritsch rated positively, who praised the introduction of the live stream and the underlying technology. The meetings will continue to be recorded and the spectators available on the Internet to promote transparency and public participation, such as the Allgäuer Zeitung reported.

A look at the changes in the world of work during pandemic shows a comprehensive study that examines the advantages and disadvantages of video conferences during this time. The analysis of 549 comments on a LinkedIn discussion platform identified six main topics, including problems with camera and microphone as well as challenges in management of meetings. The use of video conference platforms increased dramatically, for example the number of daily zoom participants rose from 10 million in December 2019 to over 300 million in April 2020. It is predicted that only 25% of the business meetings will take place by 2024, as in the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).

challenges and advantages of video conferences

Although the video conferences offer numerous advantages such as surveys and chat functions that can promote interaction, negative aspects such as technical problems and distractions are also recorded by eating behavior. The study emphasizes that many frustrations that occur at video conferences with which personal meetings match, but there are specific challenges from the technology and the COVID 19 situation. Recommendations for improvement are given, including training on the effective use of video conference technologies and the establishment of meeting labels.