Conducting business virtually makes the importance of your visual impression critical to success. Regular use of video, however, can breed fatigue, leading to complacency and bad habits. It’s good practice to reassess periodically whether you (and your team) make optimal impressions over video, both meeting with internal teams and external contacts. If you (or others) […]
When conducting business remotely, we operate frequently on video and rely on all things digital to communicate. In these virtual situations, we make impressions daily that ultimately impact business. Your virtual presence reflects the professionalism of your company.
Networking internally is critical to professional success. However, it's more challenging when teams are distributed. You can’t simply catch up with a colleague before a meeting starts, drop into your boss's office or grab a last minute coffee with someone in another department. In the absence of spontaneous, informal conversations fostered by a shared space, take the initiative to […]
Point Road Group has partnered with Aysha Saeed, CEO and Creative Director of AYSHA NY, a lifestyle fashion brand, to share tips and tricks on how to look your best at this year’s virtual holiday parties. How To Dress For Virtual Holiday Parties Business holiday parties are happening this year, albeit with a key difference […]
A critical (yet often overlooked) communication skill for productive and effective video meetings is active listening. Active listening goes beyond simply hearing what someone says. It means paying full attention to the whole picture (nuance, inflection and nonverbal cues), engaging and responding to demonstrate understanding. Listening actively shows respect for the speaker, which helps builds trust and rapport, essential components […]
