Communication Speaking with customers or clients is an integral part of business life. However, while face-to-face meetings with customers are often very productive, they can also be difficult to...

Effective Communication in meetings
Effective Communication in meetings
A lot of communication takes place within a work environment, both internal and external. An integral part of workplace communication is meetings. Meetings are held to discuss important matters, vital discussions, and conclusive deals. That is why proper communication in meetings is very important. (Carroll, 2015)
Communication in meetings differs from other communication in that it requires clarity, the presence of mind and highly directional words. The space and time in meetings are short and only the most vital information needs to be conveyed in as concise a manner as possible. A speaker needs to keep many things in view.
First and foremost, the audience needs to be kept in mind. The presentations and discussions must meet the target audience in terms of language, address, and context. Only when the message of a meeting is received clearly will a meeting be successful. It is thus important to avoid the use of jargon and complex terminology that may escape the audience’s understanding. Communication will become ineffective if the...