With this in mind, attendance rules are relaxed during connect sessions, however active participation is recommended whenever possible. Online courses will be recorded to facilitate viewing in all time zones. Be on time (!)Īs with any traditional meeting, being on time is an absolute standard. In addition, let us remind you that the people you’re interacting with will see whatever is behind you, so make sure your background is uncluttered and professional. Set up an adequate environmentĬhoose the place you will be having the video call carefully as you should not be disturbed by external elements during the session.

Until the campus reopens, you should respect a business casual dress code during remote courses and respect the usual EHL attire during video calls with external representatives. Even if only your face and shoulders are in the frame, you should dress professionally. The adage that says that “you never have a second chance to make a good first impression” is of course also valid when meeting via video calls. If you are the call organizer, decide in advance how you would like to share slides or projects, and remember to close all personal windows/applications if you share your desktop. The minimum recommended internet speed is 4.5 Mbps.

Should you encounter any IT issues, please try first to exit and re-join the video call. Please note that using a laptop or a desktop computer is preferable, as not all mobile devices will give you access to all required features (example: access to chat conversation or slides viewing). In regards to IT, it is always advised to test your equipment before the start of the online session: set up your microphone and camera, test your access to the chat conversation, keep your laptop and headset chargers nearby and choose the soft and hardware that will allow you a maximum of features. Once 'in' the meeting, people also often talk over each other, which is even more critical not to do, given issues of buffering, delays, and speaker clarity.ĮHL Values Ambassador, Christophe Laurent has put together 10 tips for ensuring that we maintain professional video calls and successful remote learning.

Especially for those more familiar with in-person meetings, remote conference calls can be a challenge: There are often participants who struggle with the technology or their at-home bandwidth.

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