The Value of Face to Face Meetings: Why In-Person Is Better Than Online

SpeedNetworking.com
3 min readSep 11, 2019
Technology can make meetings more convenient, but there’s no substitute for being in the same room. Here’s why.

Over the last few years, there’s been a significant shift towards online meetings thanks to software like Skype, Google Hangouts, and Zoom. And although online meetings are better than email, there’s no denying the value of face to face meetings.

Here at SpeedNetworking.com, we’re always searching for the best ways to connect professionals. To date, we’ve created more than 500,000 connections worldwide, and we’d like to think we’ve learned a thing or two over the years. Now, we’re here to share that knowledge with you.

Here’s why face to face meetings matter and more on why there’s no substitute for being in the same room:

Face to face meetings lead to stronger, more meaningful business relationships.

According to a study by Forbes Insight, 85% of people say thing build stronger, more meaningful business relationships during in-person meetings and conferences. While video and conference calls can certainly be convenient, there’s no denying the effectiveness of meeting in-person. It focuses on human connection, requires all participants to be fully present, and is free from distractions.

Face to face meetings are necessary for long-lasting…

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