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Making Discussions Work


Goal

Learn strategies for making their participation in group and one-on-one discussions more purposeful, collaborative, and productive.


Objectives

  • Present ideas concisely using an efficient step-by-step framework
  • Use language that clarifies meaning and shows relationships between ideas
  • Express legitimate disagreement as part of a productive exchange
  • Acquire techniques for positioning ideas in rapid-paced meetings
  • Promote resolution of issues by identifying shared interests and using tactful, collaborative language

Methodology

Presentation, group discussion, structured speaking activities, role plays and other interactive speaking exercises

Enrollment

Up to 12 participants

Scheduling

1-day workshop

Materials

LinguaTec Making Discussions Work training manual

What You Learn

  • Get to the point and speak concisely
  • Provide appropriate background for your audience
  • Create links between ideas to maintain clarity
  • Acknowledge other viewpoints when disagreeing
  • Respond confidently to challenges and disagreement
  • Interject ideas and regain the floor in rapid-paced meetings
  • Keep discussions balanced by speaking tactfully and
    finding common ground
  • Reach resolution by proposing solutions that take shared
    interests into account

 

 

 


What Others Say

"This class is very helpful. I learned lots of new methods to organize and present ideas. It also expanded my knowledge to express ideas more effectively."
J.T., Yahoo

"It is one of the best communication related courses I have attended. This particular training gave me great ideas on how to structure what I want to say and also gave me tips on how to sell myself."
S.G., Synopsys

"This program is very effective in enhancing communication skills." C.C., Adaptec