To communicate effectively you must decide what you are trying to say before you write or speak. Carefully analyzing the purpose and channel of your message will result in a more successful message that can help you maintain goodwill, be more productive, and maintain a high level of professionalism.

You need to hold a meeting with your team to discuss upcoming budget reallocations. Your team is spread around the globe at all your international offices. You must decide if you should meet with them face-to-face or using a video-based conferencing system. The channel choice consideration you might want to address is the .

Which of these actions will help you determine the purpose of your message? Check all that apply.

Consider why you are sending the message.

Consider the age of your audience.

Choose the appropriate format.

Condense your thoughts into a central idea.