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How to Teleconference: Call Tips
Written by: Ken WisnefskiArticle Overview: Communication is vital in business. Teleconferencing enables many parties to communicate at once. It is necessary to make the most out of the teleconference. Read the following article to gather tips and suggestions to make get the most out of the call.
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How to Teleconference: Call Tips
Goals:
- Think of overall goals, expectations, and timing
- Teleconference will warrant more time than a face to face meeting in order to accomplish agendas
- Think about the number of agendas in relation with the number of participants (if everyone is providing input, then there may not be time for many points of discussion)
- Designate some roles before the call takes place (timekeeper, leader, task keeper, etc.)
- Have all participants review the goals before the call
Set up:
- Ponder whether the telephone is the best source for completing this particular task
- Make sure all participants have all others' numbers
- Make arrangements for the hearing impaired
- Make a backup plan in the case of power failure
- If there is an overall leader, make sure there is a backup person in mind to carry on the responsibility in case of emergency
Scheduling:
- Make sure that everyone is available
- Know the amount to time each participant is available
- See if there is a difference in time zones
- Send any relevant paperwork well in advance to all participants
Etiquette:
- Make sure the call is conducted from a quiet location
- Put cell phones on mute or vibrate during the call
- Use quality headsets
- Announce if you are leaving momentarily and returning
- Speak clearly
- Be enthusiastic through tone of voice
- Vary inflection of speech
Engagement:
- Use multiple speakers to avoid sense of redundancy
- Use interactive activities
- Have someone keep a log of who talks so no one monopolizes nor remains reticent
- Use peoples' names
- Do not get off topic
- Make sure everyone participates on each topic
- Repeat key issues
- Use online tools to supplement the call
- Stop and ask for feedback
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About the Author: Ken Wisnefski RSS for Ken's articles - Visit Ken's website Wisnefski launched VendorSeek.com in 2002 out of Mt. Laurel, N.J. He spent years in the business industry before formulating plans for his unique business. After spending valuable time locating and evaluating vendors during a project, he became inspired to start a business that delivered qualified vendors to buyers and generated quality leads to vendors. Since its inception, VendorSeek has attracted continued business and success. Their business consists of over 7,000 pre-qualified vendors offering services for over 150 categories. VendorSeek prides itself in providing expert information on business topics. The site's Industry Experts section delivers resourceful intelligence from VendorSeek's knowledgeable staff and their contributing vendors. Click here to visit Ken's website Blog for your Business Many Hands Build the Brand The Tangled Web of Online Marketing The Ways of Viral Marketing Use Video to Promote Sales Growth |
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