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Managing a Large Conference Call Without an Operator

A conference call is inevitable in an organization; we’ve all been part of a conference call one way or another. While organizations grow bigger and teams expand with people in various locations, technology fortunately assists us with our endeavors in communicating our goals and aligning our strategies from one state to another or even country to country. After all, a conference call is the least expensive yet most accessible and convenient way to get numbers of people together. However, as the number of people involved grows, the pressure mounts on effectively managing the large conference call as the regular, mild inconveniences from a small group conference builds up as well. While an operator-assisted call is best, it may also be expensive and out of your budget. What can you do to lead or manage a large conference call and effectively get by without hang ups?

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