Some tips of how to communicate effective in a business meeting.

1. How to Communicate More Effectively in
Workplace Meetings
By Trifan Andreea-Vasilica
IEA, Group 8201
Prof. Frumuselu Mihai

2. • Even with increased use of emails, phone calls, and web
conferencing, workplace meetings are still one of the best places
to get live feedback, exchange information, collaborate, plan
projects and make decisions that will impact the organization’s
bottom line. To ensure that workplace meetings are effective,
there are certain protocols to follow. Here are seven tips on how
to communicate effectively in workplace:

3. 1.Be clear, concise and direct: People often criticize the effectiveness
of meetings because they often run too long. Therefore, prepare before
the meetings, so that when you are communicating, you can clearly
articulate your point in a concise and direct manner.
2.Practice active listening: Whenever someone is speaking, he or she
should be the most important person in the room at that moment in
time. Listen carefully to what is being said, and pay attention to both
verbal and non-verbal cues. Do not interrupt the speaker, allowing her
to complete her thoughts. If you are unclear about something that was
said, respectfully ask for clarification. And to make sure that you
understand what is being communicated, paraphrase what you have
heard.

4. 1.Use a talking stick: In the aboriginal community, they have what is
called a talking stick or speaker’s staff, and the person with the staff is
the only person who is allowed to speak. This is a good practice to adopt
because it eliminates several conversations from going on at the same
time, and it also gives shy people and introverts the opportunity to share
their ideas.
2.Support your arguments: If you are in a meeting with “difficult”
people, always make sure that you have statistics, facts and other
documents to support your claims and statements.
3.Respect others’ point of view: Even if you do not agree with what the
speaker is saying, always treat him with respect. And if based on your
experience, you know that an idea will not work, instead of tearing it
down, diplomatically say why you think it will not work, then offer an
alternative.

5. 1.Pay attention to the speaker and not the PowerPoint slides: Oftentimes
people are so caught up in reading what’s on the PowerPoint slides that they
unknowingly tune out the speaker. And if you are the speaker, your PowerPoint
slides should be cues for you, and not your presentation. Expand on the points
listed on your slides, and be engaging. When others in the meeting realize that
what you are saying is more important than your slides, they will pay attention
to YOU and not your slides.
2.Have sponsors for tasks: Never close a meeting without securing sponsors for
tasks that have to be completed. Reconfirm who is doing what, so that everyone
is clear on what is expected of him or her.

6. • On a more personal note I think that in order to become a good
leader you must learn to support a business meeting. The
presentation should be short and on the subject. You can come up
with materials to support your ideas, but never use the phrase “I
don’t know. “. If you're not sure of a thing, try to change the
subject in a subtle manner. Finally, a successful business meeting is
where all the listeners become your supporters along the way.
• KEYWORDS: COMMUNICATION, MEETING, TIPS, ARGUMENTS, SPEAKER ETC.

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