Collaboration ToolsApart from meetings, collaboration tools are also perfect for online editing, synchronization of files, discussion boards and computer sharing. However, when it comes to think about selecting collaboration tools, there are a number of things to consider. For example, you have to think of cost, licensing, possible extra fee, cost of implementation, and cost of employee training. Besides, it is also recommended to find out how reliable the software is, usability, and the frequency of software update. Here are 5 simple ways to take in consideration when selecting collaboration tools.

  1. If you feel like to share a document, presentation, or spreadsheet, online editors such as Google Docs, Zoho, Whiteboard, and Your Draft can be a good place to start.
  2. With a wide range of synchronization service such as Drop Box, Live Mesh or Syncplicity, you are able to simply work on your own desktop and let the service providers update the files automatically.
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