Most of the 488 million U.S. business trips taking place this year are necessary to drive business growth and goals. But some could be replaced with virtual collaboration that generates savings and reduces employee stress.
Explore the possibilities of effective communication without physical presence using instant messaging, chat rooms, audio conferencing, video conferencing, online, mobile, telepresence and more in a free BTN Group webinar that took place Sept. 15:
“Using Virtual Collaboration To Maximize Travel Spend”
Expert panelists on the one-hour webinar include:
- April Bridgeman of BCD Travel and Advito
- San Chon of Cisco Systems
- Fiona LaPoint of Cargill
- Marilyn Townsend of Sabre
- Mary Ann McNulty (moderator) of The BTN Group
Hear how Cargill and Sabre are collaborating across their organizations to drive up travel program return on investment by helping employees stay home. Discover why virtual collaboration is now a viable alternative to travel for some organizations, based on business goals and corporate culture.
During the webinar, you’ll learn about:
- The evolution of virtual collaboration in the workplace
- Components of an effective virtual collaboration strategy
- How to determine the right mix of virtual collaboration and travel
- The strategic role travel managers play in virtual collaboration
Listen to the recording here.
Want to know more about the potential savings and traveler satisfaction gains of incorporating virtual collaboration into your corporate travel program strategies? Check out Virtual Collaboration: Enhancing Your Travel Program, a white paper and infographic from Advito.
