Meet face-to-face at the beginning of a relationship

The speaker shares frustrations with global conference calls, highlighting the lack of consensus and communication barriers. They emphasize the effectiveness of video conferencing and face-to-face meetings in breaking down these barriers. The speaker advises meeting in person at the start of relationships and using video calls when in-person meetings aren't possible. They note that phone communication lacks eye contact and non-verbal cues, leading to misunderstandings.

What was the main issue faced by the speaker during conference calls with global teams?

• Language barriers

• Time zone differences

• Lack of consensus

• Technical difficulties

How did the speaker resolve the communication issues with the client and colleague?

• By sending detailed emails

• By hiring a translator

• By using video conferencing and meeting face-to-face

• By changing the meeting time

What is the speaker's advice for building relationships at the start?

• Rely on text messages

• Use only phone calls

• Send frequent emails

• Meet face-to-face if possible

What is a major disadvantage of phone communication according to the speaker?

• It is too expensive

• It lacks eye contact and non-verbal cues

• It is too slow

• It is difficult to schedule

What alternative does the speaker suggest if face-to-face meetings are not possible?

• Video conferencing

• Sending gifts

• Using social media

• Writing letters