Conditions For Successful

Communication

The Speaker1. When the speaker can clearly perceive the nature of

the problem or the topic at hand;

2. When he/she applies his/her knowledge to help bring about the objective;

3. When he/she makes intelligent plans for the event;

4. When he/she can express his/her thoughts in the most effective language; and

5. When he/she act and think logically under pressure, the last one particularly significant in public speaking.

The Listener1. The listener must be physically, mentally and

emotionally prepared to listen to the speaker’s message.

2. He/she must study the strengths and weaknesses of the speaker’s message before reacting to it.

3. He/she must respond to the message when given the opportunity by asking questions or by acknowledging some information.

4. He/she must able to recall facts, names and ideas when needed

The Listener and The Speaker1. There must be some commonalities in their

experience and background

2. The speaker must have a certain degree of credibility to hold the attention of his listeners.

3. Power and status relate closely to each other and affect the manner in which listeners think and behave in each other’s presence.

4. Stimuli from the speaker in the form of non verbal clues, should reinforce the message rather than draw away from the verbal communication.

5. The message must be adapted to the listeners in terms of subject matter, substance, structure, and style.