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Rapport Building: NIFT Bangalore, General Elective, 22 Jan 2019
Rapport Building: NIFT Bangalore, General Elective, 22 Jan 2019
Rapport Building: NIFT Bangalore, General Elective, 22 Jan 2019
Rapport is the ability to relate to others and be in harmony with them. It helps in establishing
trust and mutual acceptance. Rapport does not necessarily mean that you agree with others,
however there is a certain ease in communication even if disagreements are being discussed.
Rapport Building is an important part of connecting with and engaging the audience during a
presentation.
Some major aspects to keep in mind for building rapport are:
The key here is to observe and pick up information subtly without making it too obvious or
staring. Using one’s peripheral vision works well in this context.