Visual collaboration technology can be intimidating, especially when your work depends on it! But it doesn't have to be frightening - well-designed workplace technology is there to help you simplify your existing workflow for faster and more efficient productivity. It can also save you from some real office frights. Here's how:
1. Avoid awkward and unproductive meetings
No one likes sitting through long boring meetings that wander off topic and stall while presenters struggle to get their content up on a projector or find the right cable to connect to a screen. What's worse, no one wants to lead a meeting like this. You can make these "nightmare meetings" a thing of the past by investing in the right user-friendly visual collaboration software. With software that supports platform-agnostic wireless device sharing, you no longer have to worry about struggling to find the right cable to connect, or awkward pauses while you switch presenters. Everyone can share content quickly and easily, regardless of what platform they work from. If you struggle with getting off topic, you can get yourself back on track with the help of multitouch collaboration software, such as ThinkHub, by leaving the agenda on display throughout the meeting and taking notes or annotations on ideas that aren't crucial to the topic at hand, but would be great for exploration at a later date.
2. Reduce communication errors
When people misinterpret your message, it can be scary, not to mention frustrating. Whether communication internally or externally, holding face-to-face meetings with the technology in place to show the content you're speaking to can greatly enhance the reception of your message. Since most of our work is performed digitally, digital sharing is a must. With visual collaboration software that supports digital content sharing, you can pull up the assets you're talking about in real time, make annotations, perform side-by-side comparisons, and show any additional content as the need arises. In order to make the most of this function, you'll want all meeting contributors to be able to share content. Getting all departments on the same platform can be a hassle, and using consistent software between departments is rarely the most effective option. Getting all your clients and customers on your preferred platform is out of the question. The best way to ensure clear communication is investing in cross-platform technology. Platform agnostic wireless device sharing solutions, such as ThinkHub, ViewHub, and AirConnect, allow everyone to share information, regardless of the platform it is hosted on.
3. Keep customers and employees engaged
Disengaged employees can drain the life out of an organization. To save your team from becoming corporate zombies, engage your employees with dynamic collaboration software that encourages hands-on interaction and participation. Digital Whiteboards, smartboards, and other multitouch collaboration solutions activate employee participation, which can lead to an increase in motivation and creativity. The same goes for customers. Sales presentations and company overviews become more engaging when you showcase images, videos, PDFs and more on a HD or 4K interactive Canvas where prospects can physically interact with your content.
4. Forget about losing information between meetings
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night in terror that you forgot to send some important follow up information? With ThinkHub, you can rest easy. All content on the ThinkHub Canvas can be emailed directly to the meeting organizer and/or attendees, as well as printed for a hard copy. What's more, all Sessions can be saved and resumed at a later date, so you can pick up exactly where you left off.
5. Enhanced Remote Communication
If you worry about important communications getting lost before they reach remote employees, you're not alone. Many organizations with a remote work force or multiple branches struggle to unite their teams. Remote collaboration software is here to help you win this battle. With AirConnect wireless connection software, remote team members can access the ThinkHub Canvas, providing them with real-time access to all the content being viewed. This paired with ThinkHub videoconferencing allows you to hold comprehensive face-to-face meetings in real time, regardless of distance. What's more, it's designed to work with any videoconferencing systems you already have in place: integrate with existing hardware systems (Cisco, Polycom, etc...), web apps (Skype for Business, WebEx), or utilize T1V's built-in videoconferencing via ThinkHub MultiSite. With ThinkHub MutliSite, you can share a ThinkHub session across the entire organization, up to 10 ThinkHub sites at the same time. When you're logged into a joint Session with other ThinkHub devices, everything you do is mirrored in real time - including annotations, file sharing, and even live device streaming.
Interested in learning more about ThinkHub Collaboration Software and how it can help you defeat your workplace nightmares? Join us at an upcoming Webinar.
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