{"id":12963,"date":"2020-09-03T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-09-03T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/nz\/blog-nz\/is-it-live-or-is-it-virtual\/"},"modified":"2020-09-03T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T00:00:00","slug":"is-it-live-or-is-it-virtual","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.scotwork.com\/nz\/blog-nz\/2020\/is-it-live-or-is-it-virtual\/","title":{"rendered":"Is it Live or is it Virtual?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Who remembers the slogan, \u201cIs it live or is it Memorex?\u201d Some of us will remember buying a vinyl record and playing it once while simultaneously recording it to a chrome tape (metal, if you had the extra dough). From there, we\u2019d store the album and play just the tape \u2014 over and over. Eventually, we moved from vinyl to CDs to MP3s . . . and now back to vinyl. The same is currently happening with how we train people. We went from instructor-led live training to CBTs to eLearning . . . and now back to instructor-led live training. But with the advent of virtual, here\u2019s the question we\u2019re most commonly asked: \u201cIs virtual as good as live?\u201d<\/p>\n

First, let me be clear about what I mean by \u201cvirtual training\u201d: Our virtual training is actually a live, instructor-led course that\u2019s happening virtually. There are real instructors, and they\u2019re teaching a real live class. No recordings, no Memorex.\u00a0Our instructors are real negotiation consultants, and they\u2019re working with a small group of real people to help them become better negotiators.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Secondly, you do not have to wear special gear. This is not virtual\u00a0<\/span>reality.\u00a0Our medium of interaction is virtual \u2014 that\u2019s it. We conduct sessions over a virtual teleconference platform that allows us to see, hear, and engage with our audience. The only thing you need is a high-speed internet connection, web cam, microphone, and speakers. Most modern-day laptops have all of this technology already built in.<\/span><\/p>\n

With that addressed, let\u2019s talk about the questions that we\u2019re asked most frequently about our virtual training.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIs it really the same content as a live event?\u201d YES!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Remember, this is a live event . . . done virtually. The content that we teach and use virtually is the same content that we teach and use in our live events. The only difference is that it\u2019s being delivered in a virtual environment.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cAre you still filming your participants negotiating?\u201d YES!<\/strong><\/p>\n

As we do in a live training, we still film participants negotiating, and we play the recordings back to them so that they can see how well (or poorly) they\u2019ve done. This is precisely how we do it in a live setting. Except, when it\u2019s done virtually, we\u2019re all doing it from the comfort of our own workspaces, instead of in a conference room or at a hotel.<\/p>\n\n

\u201cIs the technology easy to use?\u201d YES!<\/strong><\/p>\n

On a scale of 1 to 5 (1 being \u201chard\u201d and 5 being \u201ceasy\u201d), our virtual participants give us a 4.63 rating on ease of technology use. We do a lot to make this as easy as possible for all participants \u2014 from detailed pre-course instructions on how to get everything ready to tips for creating a comfortable work environment. But for the most part, our participants just click the links that we provide, and we take care of the rest. And in the rare case when someone needs a little extra help, we\u2019re there to offer that help. No participant is left behind!<\/p>\n\n

\u201cBut can virtual accomplish team-building like a live event?\u201d YES!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Admittedly, it\u2019s a little different: After the class, there are no drinks at the bar or group dinners. However, the shared experience is just as powerful virtually as it is live. In fact, training virtually allows broader teams to gather, get to know each other, and work together in different ways. Oftentimes, our live audiences come from the same regions or work in the same locations, so their exposure to others within their organization is frequently limited by geography. Working virtually breaks down such limitations, allowing people from coast to coast to work together without having to jump on a plane to do it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

\u201cCan people really stare at a computer screen for that long?\u201d YES!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Think about how much we stared at our computer screens before the world went virtual. According to a Nielsen study, in 2019 adults spent more than 12 hours a day staring at a screen (TV, computer, tablet, etc.). I\u2019m sure that\u2019s increased significantly during the pandemic. Suffice it to say, people are not having any issues spending six or so hours a day training with us. But there\u2019s more! We schedule lots of breaks, so that people can rest their eyes and stretch their legs. In the end, virtual participants don\u2019t report any issues in terms of staying engaged, participating, or learning during these sessions.<\/p>\n\n

So, what are the biggest differences between live and virtual? Lots . . .<\/strong><\/p>\n

I could go on and on about this topic, but let me highlight three of the greatest advantages I\u2019ve seen with virtual . . .<\/p>\n

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  1. Total cost of training (TCOT) is much lower for virtual compared to live. Some clients who flew their teams to a central location for a live training would spend almost the same amount of money on travel and expenses that they would on the course itself. Our clients are seeing a 15% to 50% reduction in TCOT by going virtual.<\/li>\n
  2. Everyone has a voice. Unexpectedly, we\u2019re finding that the virtual medium allows for all voices to be heard. No longer are the big, more extroverted personalities overshadowing the quieter, more introverted personalities. The virtual medium creates a more level playing field, so everyone feels comfortable to contribute and participate.<\/li>\n
  3. For many, virtual is more like their reality. We were already seeing a trend toward fewer negotiations happening face to face. With the pandemic and a more general shift to virtual workforces, negotiations are increasingly taking place virtually. Therefore, the virtual course emulates what people are experiencing in real life \u2014\u00a0<\/span>virtual negotiations. It also means we can re-create scenarios that participants are dealing with every day, in order to help them better succeed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Someday, live events will return. When they do, I believe that even they will be different. But one thing is certain: Virtual events will not be going away when the pandemic comes to an end. Moving forward, many organizations will opt for virtual as their primary medium for skills development.\u00a0<\/p>\n

    As for the question, \u201cIs virtual as good as live?\u201d The answer is YES!<\/p>\n

    Still Uncertain About Going Virtual?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    When the pandemic is long behind us, organizations will continue to rely on virtual skills development, and negotiations will continue to take place in virtual settings. Which is why we\u2019re leading the way in virtual negotiation training, maximizing the medium to assist you with getting better deals, saving time, and creating value for all involved \u2014 not to mention preserving and even strengthening relationships. Find out what our transformative virtual negotiation skills development can do for your most critical deals.<\/p>\n

    Talk to one of our team today; info@scotwork.co.nz, P: 04 2979069<\/p>\n<\/article>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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