Knowing the characteristics of the speakers in a meeting

Knowing the characteristics of our speaker at a meeting can facilitate us to choose the arguments we will use to respond these characteristics.

This task is not simple to achieve, it is essential to activate the most of our skills, such a the active listening and the observation in the first minutes of the meeting.

Now, we will describe some kinds of types that can be found commonly in meetings and how to adapt the communication to its characteristics:

Pretentious Interlocutor: he considers himself as an expert on the topic and does not accept explanations.

It is recommended to let him explain, and go taking phrases and comments made in his speech, for using in our proposal. He will think it was his idea.

Social Interlocutor: is a very talkative and positive person.

Given his nature tends to stray from the topic, so you must keep the initiative of the meeting and try to get the information in the first minutes of the meeting before the conversation deviates.

Surly Interlocutor: tends to demand and voice their complaints.

The best practice is speak with him with calm and assertive tone.

Shy Interlocutor: is a reserved and uncommunicative person.

The best practice is to make closed questions to obtain the desired information.

Objective Interlocutor: has clear the objectives and communicate accurately.

Knowing the characteristics of our partners allow us to improve communication between the parties and ensure the success of the meeting.