One definition of effective communication is saying the right thing, to the right person, at the right time, at the right place, in the right way and for the right reason.
It may be difficult to consider all the above points, for every interaction. Taking time to reflect on the most important ones, before an interaction, can improve the chance of a effective interaction.
Consider this
Do you ever ramble when you speak? Unsure where you’re going to finish a sentence? Concerned that the words you wanted to speak, aren’t the ones coming out of your mouth?
In Module Five of The Art of communicating through video conference is focused on demonstrating the seemingly too basic yet powerful Open-Middle-Close speaking structure and its variations.
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With the re-start of ‘normality’ in Australia set for early July how will you decide when to have a face to face meeting versus a video meeting? What’s the best mix of face to face and video meetings?
From my research and discussion with executives below are overall thoughts on the topic and list of suggestions on when to hold face to face and when to do video meetings – for you to adapt.
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You probably have heard…You never get a second chance to make a first impression.
In the Module Four video clip of The Art of communicating through video conference, you’ll learn how to bring your best facial expression, as you enter a video conference.
Why is this important? Because
Because if you’re daydreaming that might be the precise moment they’re sharing the key bit of information.
In Module #3 of The Art of communication through video conferencing, Series One, you’ll learn a field-tested powerful anti-daydreaming technique.
For 15+ years my clients have told me that the DBAE (Don’t Be Anywhere Else) technique has paid-off for them again and again… and again.
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