Sunday, July 15, 2007

Create Action Is the Secret for Successful Audio Conference Call

You should build into your presentation small acts for the participants to do. For example, you can highlight an important point by suggesting that they write it down on their handout, and then say the point again. It's a simple exercise, but the act of moving their hand to write down the point stimulates a different part of the brain than the one in use merely for listening to your voice, and this again aids in retention.

You can also, at different points in time, ask them to consider how this information will be useful in their own work projects, or request that they share parts of the presentation with others in their department. Instead of monologue, make it more participative. This will be your key to success in conference call.

The audio conference call is a staple of business life, but it is not always the best way to communicate new information. Advance preparation with the tips above in mind, though, can go a long way toward the success of your audio conference call.

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