Business – 7.2 Business communication – Methods of communication | e-Consult

Strengths

• Immediate feedback – questions can be clarified instantly.
• Non‑verbal cues (body language, tone) enhance understanding and build trust.
• Facilitates relationship building and team cohesion.
• Allows rapid problem solving and decision making.

Weaknesses

• Geographical constraints – requires participants to be in the same location.
• Time‑consuming to organise meetings, especially with busy schedules.
• Potential for dominant personalities to influence discussion, limiting input from quieter members.
• Higher cost if travel is involved.