Business English Pod :: Learn Business English BEP 43c – Meeting English: Managing the Discussion
Jun 22, 2025
Learn how to run effective meetings by maintaining focus and inviting diverse viewpoints. Discover the balance between cost savings and employee morale during a discussion about outsourcing cleaning services. Explore collaborative efforts in redesigning marketing materials, emphasizing teamwork and creative solutions. Gain insights into achieving consensus and steering discussions smoothly, ensuring all voices are heard while managing agendas effectively. These skills are essential for anyone looking to enhance their meeting facilitation abilities.
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Keep Meetings Focused
- Keep meetings focused by gently steering conversations back to the agenda when they stray.
- Emphasize the importance of finishing on time to motivate participants to stay on topic.
Encourage Broad Participation
- Encourage broad participation by asking open questions that invite multiple opinions.
- Avoid relying on a single perspective to make meetings more productive and inclusive.
Transition Smoothly Between Topics
- Move discussions to the next agenda item once the current topic is sufficiently covered.
- Use clear phrases to transition smoothly and maintain meeting momentum.
