Showing posts with label Tips for teleconferencing 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tips for teleconferencing 2011. Show all posts

Sunday, July 31, 2011

Tips for teleconferencing 2011

Tips for Business teleconferencing 


Punctuality :  A common complaint in all cross-border business. Dialing in late, waiting for all the participants before starting the meeting or delays due to faulty equipment are unprofessional.


Start with introductions :  all the participants can make a quick voice/ name connect which is extremely helpful during the call. Unaccounted for people listening in breaches trust .


Don't wait for latecomers :   Latecomers should enter the call silently, and announce their presence only when there's a pause between topics.


Reduce the speed of speaking :  interacting with nations where English is a second language, take frequent pauses, Volume constant through to the end of each word and sentence, allowing others time to fully comprehend 


Summarise :  Jot down the minutes during the call and take frequent breaks to summarise the relevant points covered


Interrupting :  Monotonous the speaker or how relevant your point, wait for a pause before butting in.


Use basic english :  use of idioms, humor, proverbs or local words. As the visual component gets compromised during a telecon


Understand cultural communication styles :  apanese like long pauses, the Americans like to fill the gaps with chatter and some cultures like to hold side conversations in their local language. I


Wrap up :  After the call, document and email all the points discussed, requesting for feedback.


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