1. The Impact of Technology end show

2. Organisation and Conduct of Meetings E-diaries E-mail Video-conferencing Audio-conferencing back to questions All of these technologies have had a major impact on the conduct and organisation of meetings Web cams Internet meetings Mobile phones Networks

3. Video-Conferencing back to questions Easier to organise meetings as people do not have to travel to attend a meeting – therefore saving time and money People can see and hear each other – therefore they will be able to gauge facial expressions and body language

4. Video-Conferencing back to questions Allows the use of powerful multimedia presentations Can be browser-based web conferencing with collaborative tools Allows sharing of applications, screens, images and documents with participants

5. The Internet back to questions The Internet has changed the way in which meetings are organised eg –Notice of Meeting and Agenda can be sent out using email –Internet can be used to find suitable external venues –Travel and accommodation arrangements can be made using the Internet

6. The Internet back to questions The Internet has changed the way in which meetings are conducted eg –Use of web cams allow more people to attend the meeting –Delivery of presentation using presentation software –Use of digital video –Sharing of applications, screens, images and documents with participants.

7. Revision Questions Try to answer the questions on the next few slides If you need help to answer them then click on the action button next to each question. To the questions

8. Revision Question 1 next question Describe the impact of technology on the organisation and conduct of meetings.

9. Revision Question 2 Describe the impact of video- conferencing on the organisation and conduct of meetings. next question

10. Revision Question 3 Describe the impact of the Internet on the organisation and conduct of meetings. Your answer should relate to both organisation and conduct. next question

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