Technology & ScienceAdvantages & DisadvantagesIntermediateMedium Frequency

Online Business Meetings and Training

Prompt

Recent research has shown that business meetings and training are increasingly taking place online. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this?

#remote work#virtual meetings#employee engagement#cost efficiency#technology barriers

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Band 7 → 9 — Band 7+ responses discuss context-dependency (which types of meetings benefit/suffer online) and unequal impacts; Band 5-6 responses list generic pros and cons without examining when each applies.

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Key concepts in this essay

remote collaboration
engagement and retention
technology accessibility
learning outcomes
organizational culture

Pitfalls the model essay avoids

Listing surface advantages (cost, convenience) without discussing disadvantages like reduced relationship-building, miscommunication, or video fatigue
Ignoring differential effects: online training benefits remote workers but disadvantages those without reliable internet, quiet space, or tech comfort
Assuming all meetings/training translate equally online—some content (hands-on skills, complex negotiation) requires in-person interaction

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