3. Y DO WE NEED IT? Means of thought transfer Interchange of ideas &experience Personnel gains Organisational gains Social acceptance Relaxation
4. CONVERSATION-THE GAME It’s a game....don believe me?? PLAY THE GAME………… It can be between 2,3 or more people….. Topics are passed from person to person Encourages participation Is a Give & Take affair Develops Co-operation Togetherness Enlightenment
5. PARTICIPATION Conversation succeeds best when there is equal participation Involves dedication, interest and tolerance No monopolising but sharing Involves creating new angles of thought,newideas,solutions and suggestions It involves creating an atmosphere of appreciation &encouragement
6. GIVE & TAKE It is giving as well as sharing information Involves periods of listening & self expression Careful exchange of words & not duels Understanding views & opinions and adding on inputs Keeping an open mind……..
7. CO-OPERATION Involves tolerance one cannot always agree but one can agree to disagree-essence of tolerance Respecting personalities & views Creation of fellow-feeling ,mutual trust Casting away self consciousness
8. TOGETHERNESS Binds different sects, beliefs,statuses,professions,vocations Free exchange of ideas take place No conversation is complete without togetherness Helps improve mental capability and reasoning
9. ENLIGHTMENT Conversations are enlightening and informative Provides enriched ideas & add experience Constant learning takes place Motivates to reach higher ladders of knowledge
12. EXCHANGE OF THOUGHTS Have wide area of thought Never lose focus of the topic Criticisms and suggestions should be with grace and forbearance Free and calculated ideas and views should be put forward
13. CHANGE OF TOPIC Topic change should be in natural and dexterous manner No rise or fall in tempo should be present Topic should have a logical sequence Less controversial topics are to be chosen Topic should never be personal experience or stories
14. ADDING VIEWS Can be a casual remark, comment Hold your brakes if knowledge known is less No remarks should be made on people not present No tension infusing views should be given No sudden change of views should be given
15. SUMMING UP Should be in tandem to the topic Efficient in conclusion Artistic in manner Should be done systematically Retain some conclusions for intellect enrichment
16. WANNA BE…….GOOD CONVERSATIONALIST? Tricks of the trade Discipline and order in thought Thought translation Practice Stress on quality than quantity Self-control Voice intonation(modulation..)
17. CONTD……….. Command over language Interest Alertness Confidence Openness Last..but not the least….BE YOURSELF
18. BUSNESS CONVERSATIONS Business world slogan-cheat or be cheated Thought not always true but causes suspicion among businessmen So what's the way forward…… Frank & sincere conversations it creates goodwill & reputation >>
19. CONTD….. TIME=MONEY in business Conversations should be brief and specific Normal formalities however necessary Avoid personal exchanges AMALGATION TALKS…. Amiable talk in cordial manner No dissenting voice Serious ,concise and guarded talk required
20. COMMON PROBLEMS DEFECTS REMEDIES Unsteady voice Language barrier Eliminate the cause –physical discomfort or mental glitch Make determined conscious effort Regular practice like speech training, reciting poems or digits or private practice Forced and increased conversation Increased reading habits
21. STAMMERING NERVOUSNESS Increased will power to speak and overcome Hard practice Breath control exercises Stress on pronounciation Reading aloud difficult words Identify cause Drink water Develop self belief
22. INSECURITY INFERIORITY COMPLEX Be in company of others Get professional help Change task in hand Have faith in self Build confidence Force mentality that all are equals
23. TABOOS IN CONVERSATION Its better to avoid the following topics Personnel matters Religion Gossip Comments on others profession Controversial subjects
24. A FEW MORE…TRICKS Avoid monopoly in talking Listen to views & share space amicably Be neutral in stance Never fish for appreciation Avoid monologue…..(blabbering) Be well mannered
25. THANK YOU By JAYARAM V DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES PONDICHERRY UNIVERSITY
