What level of Google Meet expertise do I need for managing our weekly team meetings versus large client presentations?
Weekly team meetings need basic skills - scheduling, screen sharing, recording. Large client presentations require intermediate to advanced skills including custom layouts, breakout room management, live streaming capabilities, and real-time troubleshooting. If you're doing 50+ person events or need custom branding and workflows, you want someone with enterprise-level experience.
How can I tell if someone actually knows Google Meet well versus just using it for basic calls?
Ask them to explain breakout room management, recording storage options, or how they'd handle a 200-person webinar. Real experts can walk you through admin console settings, integration workflows, and troubleshooting steps. They should know the difference between Google Workspace plans and their Meet limitations.
Can Google Meet replace our current video conferencing setup, or are there things it can't do?
Meet excels within the Google ecosystem but has limitations. It can't match Zoom's advanced webinar features, doesn't have as robust third-party integrations as Teams, and lacks detailed analytics some enterprises need. It's powerful for Google Workspace users but may not be ideal if you need extensive customization or use primarily non-Google tools.
How well does Google Meet work with our existing CRM, project management, and other business tools?
Meet integrates natively with Google tools (Calendar, Drive, Docs) and has good connections to popular platforms like Slack, Salesforce, and HubSpot through Zapier or direct integrations. However, if your stack is heavily Microsoft-based or uses specialized industry tools, the integration might be limited compared to more platform-agnostic solutions.
How long does it take to set up Google Meet for our organization and train our team?
Basic setup takes 1-2 days if you're already on Google Workspace, 1-2 weeks for a full migration from another platform. Training ranges from a few hours for basic users to 2-4 weeks for advanced features and admin capabilities. Large organizations with complex security requirements might need 4-6 weeks for full deployment and user adoption.
What ongoing support will we need after our Google Meet setup is complete?
Expect ongoing needs for user training as Google adds features, troubleshooting technical issues, managing large events, and optimizing workflows. Most organizations need either a dedicated internal admin or periodic consultant support for advanced features, security updates, and integration maintenance. Basic usage is self-sufficient, but enterprise features require ongoing expertise.