February 2
Conferencing Tip: Be on time or early
Being on time to meetings is always important. It shows motivation, interest, and follow-through. The same applies to a conference call. In fact, there are many reasons why it is important to arrive on time or early to a conference call.
1. Important Information –
Important information is disclosed during the first few minutes of the call. For example, speaker and topic introductions are normally one of the first things to happen on a conference call. Special instructions are also given out in the beginning. You could miss useful meeting information by calling in a few minutes late.
2. Join Notification –
Many audio conferencing services sound a notification when people join a call. You don’t want to be the person who interrupts the speaker/meeting because you joined late.
3. Reputation –
How many times have you heard your boss say, “Does anyone know where Joe is? Does he know we are having the meeting now?” We can all admit we have been there, but it is not fun to be the late person. When you call in on time or early it shows you are organized and care about the meeting. This is the impression you want to send your superiors.
So, set your reminders now! Join a conference call on time or early.
