Web Worker Daily has a <a href="http://webworkerdaily.com/2007/01/28/27-tips-for-teleconferencing/">helpful post</a> (if somewhat long) on making your next conference call a more effective experience. From time to time I do most of these myself, and it's good to see them collected all in one place. Web Worker Daily has a helpful post (if somewhat long) on making your next conference call a more effective experience. I spend a lot of time on conference calls and can vouch for the effectiveness of most of these tips. It’s good to see them all collected in one place. My favorite is #16. Pay attention and avoid a potentially ghastly workplace gaffe:Careful what you say even when using the mute button. It’s so important to have a mute indicator on your phone or headset because before you yell at your spouse or say something cynical about your coworker to your cat, you need to know that phone is on mute. Better yet, try to avoid saying anything even on mute that you’d be embarrassed to have heard. It may not be worth the risk.Great info, whether you conference call from your kitchen or your cubicle. Careers