How to Display Good Video Conferencing Etiquette
Videoconferencing makes it easier to hold joint meetings with others who share the same technology. A whole new set of rules and etiquette need to be learned for a good video conference.
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Instructions
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Prepare for the meeting with an agenda, set times and designated monitors. Make sure all the participants have received the agenda in advance, not just those in the room with you, but everyone who will be participating in the videoconference.
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Arrive early to orient yourself with the equipment and the room to be used. Ask the moderator about any of the buttons or where the audio and video are pointed so that you can participate fully without having to interrupt the meeting for instructions.
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Dress for the camera. Wear clothes that are easy on the eyes and that do not reflect glare so the people on the other side of the camera can follow the meeting with ease. Pastels and neutral colors are best.
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Speak clearly and a tad slower than usual at a videoconference. Leave time at the end of each statement for the complete audio to be transmitted. Remember that there is a one second audio delay.
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Move sparingly and do not fidget. During a videoconference, every movement is heightened by the camera and can be distracting to the participants in the other room.
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Tips & Warnings
Try to keep the camera on people as much as possible.
Avoid wearing loud, shiny jewelry.
Avoid putting lights behind people so they show up dark and backlit.
Avoid pointing the camera at lights.
Avoid side conversations and make sure only one person speaks at a time.
