"Conference Slaw"
It could be on Skype, an online conferencing service, or a traditional telephone. Three or more people join in and they have a
lively discussion. An hour later everyone hangs up or signs off. Then nothing else happens.
Perhaps you have been a victim of a “Conference Slaw”. The term refers to a multi-party real time communication event
involving several people but during the call there are no solid outcomes.
How many times have you been witness to people gathered in multiple locations huddled around a black telecommunication box to
discuss a problem to be solved or decision to be made? Sure they have good intentions but without effective meeting strategies
participants will end the call without solid outcomes.
It is important to take conference slaw off your menu as conferencing is escalating. Skype is experiencing double digit growth
for the second year in a row for Michigan following a deal with WXYZ-TV wherein live Skype interviews are conducted during
newscasts. For business and pleasure, Skype will revolutionize conferencing and increase the possibility of you serving up some.
Prevent “Conference Slaw” by having a clear agenda, a moderator to monitor the conversation against the agenda, and someone
to ensure the decision to be made or problem to be solved is clearly understood – and that all conversation is focused on the
solution/decision.
Share your own new business term using Contact Us.
Return to the Business Terms? Home page.
It could be on Skype, an online conferencing service, or a traditional telephone. Three or more people join in and they have a
lively discussion. An hour later everyone hangs up or signs off. Then nothing else happens.
Perhaps you have been a victim of a “Conference Slaw”. The term refers to a multi-party real time communication event
involving several people but during the call there are no solid outcomes.
How many times have you been witness to people gathered in multiple locations huddled around a black telecommunication box to
discuss a problem to be solved or decision to be made? Sure they have good intentions but without effective meeting strategies
participants will end the call without solid outcomes.
It is important to take conference slaw off your menu as conferencing is escalating. Skype is experiencing double digit growth
for the second year in a row for Michigan following a deal with WXYZ-TV wherein live Skype interviews are conducted during
newscasts. For business and pleasure, Skype will revolutionize conferencing and increase the possibility of you serving up some.
Prevent “Conference Slaw” by having a clear agenda, a moderator to monitor the conversation against the agenda, and someone
to ensure the decision to be made or problem to be solved is clearly understood – and that all conversation is focused on the
solution/decision.
Share your own new business term using Contact Us.
Return to the Business Terms? Home page.
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