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How is this exactly an issue if the general consensus of the team is to mostly not turn the camera on? Meetings are there to enforce synchronous responses and t
by samus 5y ago
How is this exactly an issue if the general consensus of the team is to mostly not turn the camera on? Meetings are there to enforce synchronous responses and to quickly clarify issues and arrive at decisions. If the meeting has so many participants that people cannot communicate without visual responses, then the meeting size and scope should probably be reconsidered. It is tiring for minimally involved participants to maintain presence, both in real life and on camera.
Now, I admit that it makes sense to request camera time or meetings in real life once in a while, to maintain that human connection. But I'd argue that it should be mandatory only in contexts where it is reasonable to expect deception or where the stakes are especially high. For example in performance meetings, job interviews or negotiations.