Speaking at Workplace

When you are attending a meeting, you are present in a meeting not only physically but also mentally. It means that you need to pay attention in the meeting, listen to what is being discussed and give suitable responses. In this way, you can show your contributions in appropriate situations.

Chairing a meeting means controlling a meeting in a way to allow all the participating members to understand the issues being discussed, providing them with a chance to voice their opinions and giving suitable guidance for the ideal flow of the discussion. The chairperson should follow the order of the items listed in the agenda for the members’ discussions.

Negotiation means you discuss with someone in order to reach an agreement to which you and the other party both consent. Here, you are discussing the content of the contract with another company to reach a compromise that both of you agree on. The purpose is, of course, to try to agree on the terms of the contract such as the amount of money and the number of units ordered before you start doing business with that company.

Networking involves the exchange of ideas and information among individuals who usually have a common career or special interest. The relationships you have built up and maintained in this way may lead to beneficial consequences for your future career.

Giving a presentation at workplace means giving new information or ideas to the audience, ranging from one person to many people with a specific intention in mind for obtaining such information. The presentation should be given in a clear and structured manner.

Small talks mean informal conversations which are usually about unimportant or trivial topics. Although their focuses are not on essential matters, they serve as important ways to build relationships among colleagues in the workplace. As mentioned above, even though small talks are often based on trivial issues, they have the important function of building rapport with co-workers. Therefore, during small talks, you should show your interest in the others’ words in order to let them feel that you are really concerned about having the conversations with them and treat these occasions seriously. In this way, you can know your colleagues better, especially new ones who have just joined the workplace.