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How do you adapt your communication style and tone?

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Communication is a key skill for any business operation, whether you are leading a team, collaborating with a client, or presenting a report. But how do you adapt your communication style and tone to suit different situations, audiences, and goals? In this article, you will learn some tips and techniques to communicate effectively in various contexts.

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1 Know your purpose

Before you start any communication, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve. Do you want to inform, persuade, instruct, or inspire? Your purpose will guide your choice of words, tone, and format. For example, if you want to inform your team about a new policy, you might use a formal and factual tone and send an email or a memo. If you want to persuade a client to buy your product, you might use a friendly and enthusiastic tone and arrange a face-to-face meeting or a video call.

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Identifying what you are trying to convey is the first step to having a meaningful communication. Are you trying to endear, persuade, reason with, or perhaps negotiate? Considering the intention behind your words is imperative to understanding how someone may receive them. A poor judgement here can quickly turn a positive conversation into a regretful and apologetic one; mindfully think out what you want to offer or gain from the participants for optimal success.

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2 Know your audience

Another factor that influences your communication style and tone is your audience. Who are you communicating with and what do they need to know? How much do they already know about the topic and what are their expectations and preferences? How do they respond to different communication styles and tones? For example, if you are communicating with a senior executive, you might use a concise and respectful style and tone and focus on the main points and benefits. If you are communicating with a new employee, you might use a supportive and encouraging style and tone and provide more details and feedback.

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One of my favorite things to do with my team is to give out surveys and personality quizzes. It may seem redundant, or even silly, to think about what makes up the components of someone's personality, yet by understanding that simple baseline, you begin to understand their psychology, and therefore their motivation. In an internal work relationship, this can provide insight into what motivates an employee to remain with the company, and how their work style may interact with other members of the team. From the client/supplier point of view, something like a survey can indicate your target market, and can help develop campaigns which interest new customers, and embolden existing ones to become brand loyalists.

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3 Know your medium

The medium or channel of communication also affects your communication style and tone. Different media have different advantages and disadvantages, depending on the purpose, audience, and situation. For example, email is a convenient and widely used medium, but it can also be impersonal and prone to misinterpretation. Phone calls are more interactive and personal, but they can also be distracting and time-consuming. Video calls are more engaging and expressive, but they can also be affected by technical issues and background noise. You need to choose the most appropriate medium for your message and adapt your style and tone accordingly.

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If I need to be informative, I will typically choose a written format. If I want to be engaging and read the body language of my audience, I will often converse in person or through video. Phone calls can be the quickest way to convey information, but as many people are visual learners, it can easily dissolve into confusion and a need for further reiteration. For that reason, I try to provide most of my ideas in writing, or in a visual format. Understanding the benefits of each method allows for fluency in not only business communications, but a better sense of how to transpose complex ideas into understandable narratives for a variety of learning styles.

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4 Know your feedback

Feedback is an essential part of communication, as it allows you to check the effectiveness of your message and make adjustments if needed. Feedback can be verbal or non-verbal, direct or indirect, positive or negative. You need to pay attention to the feedback you receive from your audience and respond appropriately. For example, if you notice that your audience is bored or confused by your presentation, you might need to change your pace, tone, or content. If you receive a positive comment or a question from your audience, you might need to acknowledge it, thank them, or answer it.

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5 Know your emotions

Emotions play a significant role in communication, as they influence how you express yourself and how others perceive you. Emotions can be positive or negative, depending on the situation and your mood. You need to be aware of your emotions and manage them effectively. For example, if you are angry or frustrated by a situation, you might need to calm yourself down before communicating with others. If you are happy or excited by a situation, you might need to moderate your tone and avoid being too informal or casual.

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6 Know your ethics

Ethics are the principles and values that guide your communication. Ethics are important for building trust, credibility, and respect with your audience and stakeholders. You need to follow the ethical standards and norms of your profession, organization, and culture. For example, you need to be honest, accurate, and fair in your communication. You need to avoid plagiarism, manipulation, and discrimination. You need to respect the privacy, confidentiality, and diversity of your audience and stakeholders.

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7 Here’s what else to consider

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