It seems everyone is talking about it – H1N1. Daycares, schools and companies of all sizes have planned how they’ll keep a workforce together during a pandemic. Although reports of how severe it is vary widely, one thing is certain – the virus is widespread. Even obsessive use of hand sanitizer didn’t spare me from its reach.
Posts Tagged ‘meeting’
Get rid of annoying backround noise in your calls
Blogger: Stacy TenenbaumFriday, May 8th, 2009
Have you ever hosted a conference call, only to be distracted by shuffling papers, typing, or any other distracting sound- even a barking dog?
The fastest solution is to simply “Mute All Lines” by pressing *96. Individual users can press *6 to unmute their own lines if they need to talk.
If what you are hearing is not background noise but static or an echo, you might need to to figure out whose line is causing the problem. Simply have your participants unmute themselves one by one, until the problem line is identified. Once the line with the bad connection has been identified, ask that person to disconnect and dial back in to your meeting. You may want to suggest dialing in from a land line rather than a cell phone, turning off the speakerphone, or picking up the handset rather than using a hands-free device.
Meet’n Doodle #1: Tattoo Art
Blogger: Sara PillingTuesday, April 14th, 2009
Can doodling during meetings help you stay focused and recall more information? A recent study says it can. Research shows doodlers recall 29% more than their non-doodling counterparts.
Better recall = better meetings
That’s the thinking behind this, our new Meet’n Doodle blog – a place to see and share meeting doodles from around the globe. Are you now or have you ever been a Meet’n Doodler? Graphically inclined? Attentionally challenged?
Submit your Meet’n Doodles
