Video-conferencing replacing costly board meetings

In the case of the mobile phone one requires a minimum 12MB of free storage memory on the device to install Skype or 6MB free if you are installing from a memory card.

Beyond holding meetings, video conferencing can also be used to train staff, cutting costs on the training budget.

“By using this technology, it is possible to cut costs by up to 70 per cent per employee on training,” said Ms Muchane.

This year alone, over 30 different training programmes have taken place at the KDLC via video conferencing and dialogues as well as other web -based techniques.

This echoes the Pricewaterhouse Copper 2009 National Human Resource survey that companies are now turning to technology for training to cut spending.

But not all training can be conducted via the video conferencing model.

“Most of our specialised skill training is practical. This technology would not be feasible with such training since a person is required to observe, learn and replicate until they get it right,” said Mr Omolo.

Executive coaching is another programme that Ms Madeline Dunford, managing director, Career Connections said would be hard to deliver through e-learning since it is a highly interactive and practical.