Topic 1.3.3 Managing the Discussion
Managing the Discussion
Discussion
- Why is effective discussion management important in business meetings?
- What are some common challenges faced when managing discussions during meetings?
- What techniques can be used to encourage participation from all attendees?
- What role does time management play in effective meeting discussions?
1.Read the situation below. Can you predict what kind of issues may be discussed during this meeting?
Now have a meeting using the ideas from 6, the key expressions in 5 and the flow chart below.
7. Work in groups of three. You are holding a meeting to discuss ways of improving staff efficiency. Use the agenda below or create one for your company. Discuss your ideas and try to reach a decision on each item on the agenda.
Student A: You are chairing the meeting. Manage the discussion and make sure everybody keeps to the agenda.
Students B and C: Read the notes.
Culture question · Do you openly criticize ideas that you don’t like? Why/Why not? · Do you think that different cultures have different attitudes to open criticism? · How would you feel if someone openly criticized your ideas during a meeting?
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