Confident Business English 231. Little Snippet #3 Stop Taking Too Long Speaking in Meetings
Aug 19, 2024
Chris Fenning, an acclaimed author known for his award-winning book on effective communication, joins the conversation to tackle the common struggle of staying within time limits during meetings. They discuss the importance of being concise and share humorous anecdotes to highlight challenges faced by non-native speakers. Chris offers practical tips to master clarity and time management in business conversations. Tune in to gather insights that can elevate your communication skills!
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Overtime Update
- Anna Connelly overheard a meeting where a non-native English speaker was asked to give a brief update.
- They spoke for over seven minutes, eventually getting cut off by the meeting organizer.
Slower in Another Language
- Speaking in a non-native language takes more time and effort.
- It's normal to be slower and less eloquent than in one's native language.
Prepare Less Content
- Prepare less content than you think you need, considering non-native speakers are slower.
- Estimate your speaking speed in English to gauge appropriate content length.