What we must be wary of is other people's tendencies to make snap judgements that are not accurate.Īt the end of the day, and as stated in the study itself: I think the researchers did a great job in identifying the limitations to this relatively small study. There is a lot of nuance that must be taken into consideration in a study like this. Which, we know is simply not the case with most university professors and educators on video. For other things, like for instance, for academic sessions meant to be discussion and brainstorming based, video can be a drag unless you have a master facilitator. For some things, video can be extremely effective. Video isn't an appropriate tool for everything. Key words here being the 'insensitive and or/inappropriate use' of video. ❗VCF is defined as “somatic and cognitive exhaustion that is caused by the intensive and/or inappropriate use of videoconferencing tools”. Perhaps not surprisingly, the study supports self-reports: video conferences that are poorly run and trying to simply 'replace' in-person interactions cause pretty real fatigue.Ī few things stood out to me in reading the primary source (which I have linked in the comments below).įirst, the definition of VCF - video conferencing fatigue is indicative of some of what actually causes the exhaustion itself: Interestingly, this is the first study to be conducted with real scientific rigor, versus the self-reports we have relied on to date. The Wall Street Journal recently came out with an interesting article covering a study by Nature on the neurophysiological perspective □ of video conferencing in an academic environment. The infamous 'Zoom Fatigue' remains an issue for many professionals and for companies. Ready for actionable strategies and an inspiring perspective? Check out an excerpt from AK'S Zync episode to know some top strategies for performing under pressure □įull episode included in the comments □□ Ikwuakor's perspective provides valuable approaches to navigate challenges and emerge victorious in sales, and moments of personal pressure. This episode is a treasure trove of insights into winning strategies applicable across various life domains. He shared with me essential connections between high achievement across sports, sales, and everyday communication.Įver heard of somatic visualization? AK's got some great techniques for self-awareness and self-regulation, experiencing immersive exercises designed to navigate high-pressure scenarios with clarity. I had the pleasure to speak with Coach AK Ikwuakor, an esteemed executive and performance coach at Google. □ Guess what's live? Episode 5 of "Conversations in the Future of Work" by Virtual Sapiens is out and ready to up your performance under pressure! □ □Take a look at Richard’s Zync excerpt to discover actionable insights for optimizing virtual interactions in the modern workplace□ Leaders, coaches, and professionals navigating the digital workplace will find this episode invaluable for personal and professional growth. □This conversation isn't just about understanding virtual presence and communication it's a doorway to actionable strategies and improvements in these domains In particular, it is a fascinating dialogue around balancing growth, change and how we can welcome more parts of ourselves into our daily expression and experience. Richard challenges this notion, suggesting that these established comfort zones might not always facilitate the most authentic expressions or actions. In this episode, we welcome Richard Richards, Executive Presence Coach and discuss how individuals often create an identity of authenticity within their comfort zones. This aligns perfectly with the core theme of our 6th episode of Conversations in the Future of Work by Virtual Sapiens. □️ The word of the year "Authenticity" as defined by Merriam-Webster, refers to being genuine and true to oneself.
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