Business Leaders Reveal Their Preferences and Priorities for Meetings and Travel
Today, tClara released its white paper “How We Meet Matters – Insights on Meetings and Travel from U.S. Business Leaders.”
“Business leaders are struggling to find the right balance between virtual and in-person meetings. This paper provides rich, fact-based context for making thoughtful decisions about the increasingly important issue of how to hold meetings,” said Scott Gillespie, CEO at tClara.
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Big Benefits of Meeting in Person
tClara’s study finds that eight out of 10 business leaders agree that meeting in person with staff, managers and peers is important, makes it easier to build trust, strengthens company culture, and increases job commitment.
More Risks with Virtual Meetings
Nearly half (47%) of those surveyed believe virtual meetings are more likely than meetings held in person to cause a wide range of negative outcomes, such as lost attention or ineffective leadership.
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More Justified Business Travel Ahead
The top-rated reason for taking a business trip is to earn customer trust. Notably, 92% of C-suite leaders agree that their frequent travelers should spend a few minutes justifying their trips before they travel.
“Companies need better ways to judge the merits of traveling for business. Objective pre- and post-trip assessments are the keys to using business travel more strategically,” asserts Gillespie. “This paper helps business leaders make better decisions about how to meet and why to travel.”
