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Waking Up Inc. will use Facebook Workplace, in a trial virtual meeting. Then meeting participants will meet in person, in order to reflect on the challenges and benefits of the meeting environment. Finally, Waking Up Inc. will train employees on the Facebook Workplace interface, prior to rolling out this meeting environment a company norm.

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Facebook offers the best solution for Waking Up, Inc's need to implement an effective tool for virtual meetings.

Pros:
-Facebook Workplace is cheaper
-Can be used through the Cloud and mobile app
-Status updates and in-chat messaging

Cons:
-Issues with privacy
-Not backed by a server
-Not compatible with Windows phones

Ratings:
Facebook Workplace: 4.5/5
Skype: 4/5

Workplace has higher rating in the aspect of value for money

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Criteria for Virtual Meeting Space: In order for the Virtual Meeting Space to meet the needs of Waking Up, Inc, the Space must allow users to see one anothers faces. The Space must also allow for written text to be viewed by all participants.  Furthermore, this Space would best benefit the company if the meetings could be recorded and viewed later by those unable to attend.

Tools for Analyzing the Problem:
Skype allows for users to see eachother, to text eachother, but does not allow for meetings to be recorded.

Facebook allows for users to see eachother, to text eachother, and allows for meeting to be recorded.

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As a developing company, it is essential for Waking Up, Inc. to come up with an effective tool for executing virtual meetings.

Tools for Defining the Problem:
Force Field Analysis: In order to implement an effective tool, Waking Up, Inc. is driven by the desire to become an effective company who capitalizes on technological advancements. The restraining forces are that it takes time to implement this tool and it takes training.

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My name is Brooke Smith.  As a member of Waking Up, Inc. I would like to present to the group two resources that will best suit the company's need to conduct small group meetings in a virtual environment.