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5 Must-have Operator Characteristics for Large Conference Calls
Having an outstanding operator is just as important as choosing the right event conference call provider for large teleconferencing needs of your organization. Large conference calls can have hundreds to thousands of attendees anywhere around the globe. This is a lot for a non-experienced host to handle on their own, which is why many organizations come to conferencing services to get the job done smoothly. Here are the must-have characteristics of a good operator for fool-proof large conference calls:…
How to Get Participants to Pay Attention During Conference Calls of Large Groups
Do you know what really goes on during the large conference calls you’ve been hosting? From what you can tell, they have probably been successful. But having no visual of your audience can make your assumption limited and unreliable.
It may sound easy, but paying attention to a high-volume conference call is a real bear. It’s going to be harder to ensure your conference call’s success. Participants often get caught up with other engaging yet irrelevant activities during on-call meetings. As a matter of fact, a survey concluded that:
- 91% of employees are admittedly daydreaming
- 65% are doing other tasks
- 63% are checking social media or sending emails
- 55% are eating or making food whilst on call
- some are even playing video games and shopping online (25% and 21% respectively)
These facts are a real eye-opener. Being vigilant for these disturbances adds more tasks to your plate. We make …
How to Prevent Technical Difficulties in Large Conference Calls
Holding a large conference call is the way to go if you plan to facilitate a meeting with a huge number of participants from various locations. Not only will it save you a significant amount of time and money but maximizing the features of a large conference call also lets you connect with participants from all over the place with just a press of a button. However, since large event calls typically involve hundreds to thousands of attendees, it might be too much to handle — especially if you’re a non-experienced host.
There are numerous drawbacks in holding a conference call unprepared. Aside from keeping your audience engaged, you should take the necessary precautions to avoid technical difficulties from happening as well. Here are some examples of technical difficulties that you may experience:
- Background noises
- Too low main speaker’s volume
- Overlapping participant voices
- Audio echoes
- Speakers forgetting to unmute themselves
How to Ensure a Successful Conference Call for a Large Audience
While the main objective of a conference call is to get everyone together on the same page, the challenge grows more difficult when it comes to dealing with a huge number of participants. Without proper preparation, a large conference call can be like herding cats! What can you do to avoid this stress-inducing situation? Here are 5 ways:
Have Operator Assistance
The logistics of catering to a large group of people can be complex and quite time-consuming. With our Large Conference Call service, you can opt for partial or full operator assistance. Our operators can assist you throughout your entire call experience, including greeting, screening, and gathering the details of the participants of your call, as well as manage the entirety with the Q&A and opening and closing remarks. In case of technical emergencies, you can count on the operator to be on standby to help. Our Large …
Preparing Your Office for the Return to Work
As businesses find themselves opening back up after a few months of lockdown, prioritizing everyone’s safety is of course a given. There’s no going back to the normal we had before, and for that reason, certain guidelines and precautions have to be applied. Going back to on-site work will be tricky, and if you’re ill-prepared, you might be risking your employees’ health and safety as well as your own. Here’s how you can prepare for the return to work:
Form a solid plan
First and foremost, you need to form a plan. Once you have the go-ahead for on-site work, take the time to strategize how you will approach this. Ask your employees how they feel about going back to the office, make sure you know and you can follow guidelines provided by the jurisdiction you are in, and think about how you will integrate social distancing and other safety …