Commercial Sound and Video Systems
Are you Team Boardroom or Team Conference Room? In the corporate world, chances are you’ve heard the terms “boardroom” and “conference room” used interchangeably for the same room. So, which one is it? Is there even a difference?
There are multiple key differences between a boardroom and a conference room. While both spaces are used for the same overall purpose, holding meaningful discussions collaboratively, there are distinctive differences between the two rooms. Keep reading to learn what makes a room a boardroom versus a conference room.
If you are unsure what to call your meeting space, first consider what type of facility your meeting space is in. Boardrooms are typically found in the main offices of large corporations and organizations, often located in their headquarters. They are also found on the executive floors of these corporations. Another place where you will see boardrooms is at luxury hotels or conference centers.
It is common to see high-end hotels and conference centers renting their boardrooms, catering to traveling executives, or offsite corporate meetings. Conference rooms are seen more frequently and in various types of facilities.
First, conference rooms are a standard feature in most office buildings, regardless of the company’s size. These rooms are dispersed over multiple floors for easy access. Universities and schools may have conference rooms for meetings, presentations, and group discussions. Other public access facilities where you will see conference rooms are hotels, convention centers, and municipalities.
Boardrooms are often equipped with high-end audiovisual equipment, including videoconferencing systems, multiple monitors, cameras, microphones, and other sophisticated sound systems. These rooms may also have more security features, such as video surveillance or sound masking since boardroom discussions tend to be more formal and high-stakes.
Conference room equipment will still have audiovisual solutions, but usually not to the extent of boardrooms. You may see a simpler videoconferencing setup and a whiteboard in a conference room.
The simple answer is that both conference rooms and boardrooms are used for meetings. However, different types of meetings can help you decipher which room is ideal for your discussion. Boardrooms are typically used for high-level meetings, decision-making, and strategic discussions. Some examples of meetings here include budget planning, leader development, or quarterly/annual reviews.
Conference room meetings are much more versatile. These types of meetings include presentations, company training, video conference calls, and large meetings with clients and team members. It is not to say that one room is more important than the other by any means; both rooms have their own purpose!
It doesn’t matter if you have a conference room or a boardroom. It just matters if you have the necessary audiovisual equipment to help facilitate better meetings. Integrating audiovisual solutions into your meeting rooms has many advantages, such as enhancing communication, collaboration, and operation efficiency.
CSAV Systems offers custom audiovisual integration services, ensuring your office has the perfect technology for your needs. Our experience and expertise will help your business hold video/teleconferencing presentations and meetings that will not only impress but will help increase business and effectiveness. Click here for a free systems analysis, or call us at 732-577-0077 to get started today.
