Yesterday I had a meeting with my tech team, and it inspired me to write this article.
I want to showcase speech patterns that create confusion, slow down decisions, and frustrate participants.
1. Interrupting Others
This habit disrupts the flow of conversation. It’s ineffective because important ideas may be lost, and it can create tension.
Cure: Have patience to listen to others and make notes of the most important points.
2. Avoiding Direct Answers
It drives me crazy when people cannot answer my questions, as if they didn’t hear them and go in circles, wasting my time. Not answering questions clearly delays decisions.
Cure: Don't waste time beating about the bush - answer the freaking question directly!!!
3. Speaking Too Quickly
This is particularly difficult if there is a tech discussion with non-tech people.
It slows down the meeting because listeners may miss key information or misunderstand you.
Warmly
Olga Smith