A couple years ago, we actually had a meeting with some of the board at Cisco via Telepresence and it was nothing short of amazing. Speaking to someone full-size and face-to-face has incredible value. The folks at Cisco agree and have put out this infographic on the power of in-person meetings.
The demands of a distributed globalized marketplace have altered the way organizations communicate with colleagues, supplier/partners, and customers who may be separated by long distances. A global survey conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Cisco, assessed 862 business leaders' sentiments about the value of in-person meetings and their impact on more than 30 business processes. So, what's the verdict? Is In-person communication as powerful as we think it is?
The infographic represents the results from a global survey conducted by The Economist Intelligence Unit, sponsored by Cisco, that assessed 862 business leaders’ sentiments about the value of in-person meetings and their impact on more than 30 business processes.
Great point Doug! This is the reason I can never turn down girl scout cookies : ).
This idea also correlates with Guy Kawasaki’s 4 pillars of enchantment. In person is powerful, but you need to be likeable, trustworthy, different, etc.
http://www.cpcstrategy.com/blog/2012/03/guy-kawasaki-at-etail-west/