Business practice has evolved in recent years and across all sectors of commerce there have been some notable developments that have changed the accepted nature of business culture.
One of the most significant developments was not planned for and was the recent Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020, when the virus went truly global, businesses needed to adapt rapidly. Many national governments began to impose restrictions on the movement of their citizens and lockdowns became an accepted part of life during this period.
Almost overnight, there was a massive move to remote working by companies that could adopt this practice. Millions of employees started working from home offices so that both they and their employers could comply with the current rules.
In 2023, most of these restrictions have now been eased in the developed world. However, this event demonstrated the need for businesses to place a higher value on connectivity and collaboration by using digital solutions. In this article some tips for achieving connectivity and collaboration in the digital age will be briefly explained.
Adopt complete cloud-based solutions
Cloud-based systems offer businesses the ability to support an increasingly remote workforce (or cultivate and support hybrid models of working). They work by storing applications and software systems in an online location so that they can be accessed by staff with suitable clearance and an internet connection.
Today, there are a range of complete cloud-based solutions such as IFS that allow many different facets of a company’s operations to be controlled and accessed from the cloud. These can encompass HR functions, sales, and customer relations, as well as many other departments and activities.
Their internet location means that there is no longer a need to be physically present in a shared workspace; teams can work together, share information, and collaborate on new ideas without needing to undertake a daily commute to the office.
Use project management apps
Many firms will undertake a wide range of short-term, routine tasks and larger-scale projects during their normal operations. Larger project work will often require the need for multiple staff members, teams, and even directorates to collaborate effectively to complete the project on time and to a suitable standard.
Thankfully, by using dedicated project management applications that are located online, the responsibilities for each sub-task and the overall progress on the project can be understood in real time.
Project management apps give a clear picture of what is required, who is needed to complete the work, and the timescales for completion, ensuring that silo working is abolished, and all stakeholders have up-to-date project information.
Embrace video conferencing software
As a brief final point, it is important to recognize the value that video conferencing software has in the digital age. Put simply, video conferencing removes the need for all staff members to be present in one shared location when meetings and presentations are taking place in a business.
Modern video conferencing software has improved functionality such as the use of virtual whiteboards and live voting systems that can encourage collaboration whilst the meeting is taking place. Questions can be asked which do not disrupt the flow of the meeting by using embedded chat functions that can be referred to at certain points with feedback being provided to staff.
In short, video conferencing software is vitally important in promoting connectivity and collaboration in the modern age of business.
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