These days there are great online tools that can help your company deliver work remotely. Having access to internet, laptop, online communication and cloud systems are the basic tools you need to make it work. Online communication and cloud systems such as Teams, Zoom and G suite are some of the tools you can use to collaborate with your team remotely. Meetings can be held using one these systems. You can even attend your meeting using your IOS or Android devices.
These tools are not perfect but they are effective enough in helping you collaborate with your team anywhere and anytime as long as they can access the internet and have a laptop or mobile devices. Below are some advantages that these tools can provide:
1. Using it as a chatting and calling platform via computer or mobile device. Most if not all applications, provides the ability to make video and voice calls. Users have the options to turn on or off their web cam and microphone.
2. Sharing screen and inviting team to collaborate or allowing them to control the presentation. Most of the available applications provides the ability to share screen and invite team members to collaborate by remotely controlling the screen. This a powerful feature that provides team involvement and engagement during the meeting.
3. Direct access to the files and documents within the application. Some applications provide you the ability to access your files while in the meeting. An example of this is using Microsoft Sharepoint within Teams. This can be very useful as it allows team members to access any documents which can be shared during the meeting.
4. Enabling work to be undertaken in a digital workplace. Wherever you are, as long as you have access to internet and a computer, the applications provides the ability to work with your team, client and stakeholders. The application is very effective in conducting team reviews and discussions.
Many businesses are starting to use these online communication tools. It basically provides flexibility for both employers and employees. It also provides an opportunity to work in a digital workplace. Being able to access information and or collaborate with your team and client anywhere is a huge benefit.