Typically, interpreting is sub-divided into three main categories: simultaneous, consecutive and whisper interpreting. These sub-divisions are descriptive of the manner of interpreting, meaning when and or how the interpreter performs their role. At the Meehan Group we offer the following primary interpreting services, with additional services available upon request.

CONFERENCE INTERPRETING

Conference interpreting covers most kinds of meeting scenarios; conferences, board meetings, industry conventions, presentations, and more. Due to this, most conference interpreting will be either simultaneous or consecutive. Simultaneous means the interpreting occurs while the speaker is speaking. Consecutive means the interpreting occurs after the speaker has spoken.

Industry expertise, an armory of useful cultural references, and an understanding of psychology, personality and tone of voice – our interpreters mix these key ingredients to assure your conference audience of transparent understanding of intent, nuance and even personality. Clients often comment on how well the personalities of their senior executives have come across in the destination language.

DEPOSITION INTERPRETING

Deposition interpreting can be thought of as court or legal interpreting. Whether trial or deposition, interpreting of this sort requires an extremely high level of precision. Meehan Group is the only firm with interpreters trained in this area in Japanese and foreign courts.

WHISPER INTERPRETING

Generally less common than simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, whisper interpreting requires physical proximity between the client and the interpreter. For most situations, this style of interpreting is a ‘budget’ option, however whisper interpreting still sees some use in certain higher level diplomatic situations.

MULTILATERAL COMMUNICATION

If conferences tend towards private gatherings of select audiences, governments often (but not always) broadcast their proceedings to the world. High-profile summits and program launches – or pre-summit planning and partner herding events that didn't officially happen:  across all of these, the Meehan Group has a deep track record at the highest levels.

Our in-depth knowledge of diplomatic protocol ensures that we deliver supple and nuanced interpretations of diplomatic speeches and government proceedings that prove their worth by the way they recede into transparency.  We understand the delegate mindset – in terms of complexity of combinations, but also in terms of the psychology of structurally stressful situations, and this expertise delivers optimal collaboration models and results.