Wow! What a year it’s been for web conferencing!
2015 was quite the year for web conferencing and training online. A few specific changes in the web conferencing world come to mind:
- Cloud and app developments have made mobile devices a viable medium for web and video conferences.
- Improvements to Web Real-Time Communication (WebRTC) have provided enriched web conferencing.
- Learning Management Systems (LMS) continue to expand. Market trends and forecasts predict that the use of cloud-based authoring tools and learning platforms will grow by another 9%.
2016 is a new year, and if it was anything like 2015, there will be lots of changes.
Check out the three web conferencing and online training trends of 2016 MeetingOne is paying special attention to!
2016 Conferencing Trends:
1. Millennials Prefer Training Online
Whether it’s taking a very active role in their social surroundings or trying to reevaluate normal workplace processes, Millennials want to redefine the institutional aspects of their lives.
To reach this group, businesses are striving to better incorporate exciting and interactive technology in the workplace. For Millennials, web conferences and training online represent opportunities to more interactively engage and understand company practice. If you need some ideas for how to reach your Millenials, check out our webinar recording!
2. Connection Economy Touts Connecting People
Connection Economy refers to the idea that value should be placed on nurturing relationships rather than on products. Consider Facebook. They are the world’s largest media company. But have they ever created substantial content? No. Not Really. What Facebook does well is connect people to value. Through the Facebook Timeline, users are connected to topics and people that are most valuable to them.
Businesses that do the same are more likely to excel under the Connection Economy model. So what can you do? Begin by connecting people in your office. Nurturing your business’ community is a crucial step in transforming your office culture. Use web conferencing and online training to connect them to the larger community–no matter where they are!
3. Connecting With Free-Lance/Remote Workers
The number of Free-Lance and Remote workers will only increase over the next 365 days. More individuals are finding it preferable to work from the convenience and comfort of their own home. Others have decided they want jobs where they can work from home. What you have to understand is that these workers want to gain a bit independence from the confines of the office. They want that control in their lives.
Reach these workers through online training and web conferencing. These technologies provide the most convenient and effective options for creating virtual interactions.
Bridging the distance with your virtual workers is no small task. There are many factors you need to account for. None is greater than that of trust. If you have the right web conferencing tools in place, you are primed to build trust with your remote workers. Watch our webinar recording and learn how to bridge the distance with virtual teams.
How are you going to make the most of 2016?
Can we make a suggestion? Move your conferences and training online with a web-based platform like Adobe Connect.
Let MeetingOne help you make the transition to online conferences and training. Begin by checking out our webinar recording, “Move Your Training Online in 6 Steps.” Then explore the companion eBook.
Don’t stop venturing into the world of online training. Learn more about how the virtual classroom can complement your eLearning programs and curriculum!
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