We have a funny habit of wanting to decide virtual or in-person meetings are “better.” It’s like deciding a hammer or a screwdriver is better than the other.

While virtual meetings are an important way to keep the lines of communication open, they can feel awkward to those unaccustomed to appearing and speaking on camera.

Researchers at Yale used a novel method of measuring brain activity to demonstrate that virtual meetings engage our brains less than face-to-face meetings.

But on the negative, it can sometimes feel like meeting chaos. The downtime I used to have between in-person meetings is often filled up with virtual meetings that I can do while on the go.

How to Make Virtual Meetings More Productive Than In-Person Unnecessary meetings have no place in remote work culture — and that’s good news for everyone.

People are accustomed to meetings on Zoom. Granted, it’s easier. However, it’s time for more purposeful connections in-person.