Don’t Be a Vidiot: Tips for Communicating in a Remote World

Courtesy of Noble Studios

Courtesy of Noble Studios

Please note that while the shortcuts and settings mentioned below are specific to Zoom, the digital communication tips referenced in this blog are universal for whatever video conference platform you choose.

COVID-19 transformed a vast majority of office workers into stay-at-home workers. Instead of being united by water cooler talk and endless hours in conference rooms, workers are now bound by instant messaging apps and countless hours of video conferencing.

Communicating remotely is and will always be important as we navigate a digital world. The smallest of details can improve the quality of your digital interactions. So as we see it, there’s no better time to share some remote communication tips and tricks. The Noble Studios team came together for a little refresher presentation on what we lovingly call “how not to be a vidiot.”

General Video Conferencing Tips

Whether you’re using Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams or Slack calls, it’s important that you can confidently navigate a successful remote work setup that works for you. Here are some of our general recommendations for video conferencing tools.

  • Turn on your video. Research shows that connecting with people is easier than audio-only communication when you can actually see someone.

Read entire article at Noble Studios: https://noblestudios.com/remote-communication-tips-and-tricks/

Chris Ewing