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商务英语课程课件Unit5BusinessMeeting


TIPS FOR LEADING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MEETINGS
1. Decide whether you really need to call a meeting. Can the issue be resolved by an individual or a conference call?
3. Set definite starting and stopping times. 4. Prepare an agenda. Explain the goal of the meeting; if there are many
◆ Warm-up Practice ◆ Listening Task ◆ Speaking Task ◆ Reading Task ◆ Writing Task ◆ Follow-up Practice
We need to discuss some questions
about what we are going to learn in this
2.Read the following tips for meetings
Tips for Successful Meetings a) Know the goal of the meeting. b) Pick an appropriate time. c) Set an agenda. d) Review the agenda before starting the meeting. e) Set a time limit for the meeting so people can plan accordingly. f) Stay focused on one topic, so that there are no side
or why not?
Ten Secrets of Super Successful Meeting Planners
1. Planning and organizing 2. Taking care of details 3. Practicing smart marketing 4. Being a team player 5. Knowing how to manage time 6. Negotiating skillfully 7. Applying a positive attitude 8. Evaluating results 9. Being a perpetual learner 10. Keeping a sense of humor
2. Determine who needs to attend. Try keeping the number of attendees small, as large meetings get unwieldy. Suggest that people attend only the parts of the meeting that involve them. This way you can keep the discussion more focused.
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Sure, that’ll help us understand better about what we are
asked to do.
1. Business Meetings
To make a good meeting which brings people together, facilitates decision making, and assists people in taking responsibility, an agenda comes first. An agenda helps structure the meeting and keep track of what is being discussed. After a meeting, minutes, which adecision made, are usually required to record permanently the proceedings of a meeting, as well as to provide a basis for action.
conversations. g) Record resolution on any items discussed h) Solicit comments from all members. i) At the end of the meeting, summarize the decisions that have
Learning Objectives
Chairing a meeting Asking for and giving opinions
or suggestions Agreeing or disagreeing Writing a meeting agendas and
taking minutes
been made. j) End the meeting on time. Never let a meeting run long. Again,
stick to your original plan.
3. Discuss the following questions:
1) Which do you think are the five most important tips? Why? 2) Which of the tips do you disagree with? Why? 3) Can you add more tips as advice for holding meetings? 4) Why do we have meetings? 5) Discuss in pairs or groups whether you like meetings. Why
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