After a session, the system can produce a hardcopy record of the entire meeting proceedings. Ease of use Software tools used during a meeting can be mastered by first time users in a matter of minutes and a trained facilitator is on hand to assist participants throughout the entire process. Dispersed access Team members who are unable to attend these meetings can join the session remotely through dial-in lines that can be accessed via modem connections. The EMR is an innovative management tool for the '90s and can assist with a variety of organizational activities involving groups, teams or committees. The EMR uses networked IBM-compatible personal computers and specially developed group decision support software known as groupware .
Users interact via their individual personal computers and perform tasks using a groupware toolbox .
By combining suitable tools from the toolbox, a meeting is broken down into manageable subtasks. The overall task becomes more structured and consensus on an outcome is more readily reached.