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How do you word items on your meeting agendas?

CLARAMEDIA — 2024-04-05T15:16:00Z

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a) Keywords with bullet points
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b) Questions
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Instead of listing topics for discussion, phrase them as questions that need answers. This will keep the meeting focused on decision-making and achieving the overall objective.
‘Does it work for information-sharing meetings or updates', you may ask ?
Absolutely !
While agenda questions (…)

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A metaphorical Easter egg is

CLARAMEDIA — 2024-03-29T16:14:40Z

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How do you politely request the floor during a meeting?

CLARAMEDIA — 2024-03-15T15:52:42Z

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a) ‘Hold on a second !'
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b) 'Excuse me, can I please contribute to the discussion ?'
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This phrase directly expresses your desire to speak while maintaining courtesy. It frames your request within the context of the discussion.
Everyday use at work
> "Excuse me, can I please contribute to the discussion ? I have another approach we (…)

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What does it mean when someone says you have gravitas?

CLARAMEDIA — 2024-03-01T17:21:05Z

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a) Your posture lacks poise.
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b) You convey seriousness.
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Saying someone has "gravitas" is a compliment that conveys several positive qualities :
Seriousness and importance, intelligence and wisdom, respect and trust, and professional presence.
=> TIP
Presentations are often not just about content. Gravitas, that air of dignity and (…)

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How do you politely suggest pausing a meeting for a brief break?

CLARAMEDIA — 2024-01-12T13:34:26Z

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a) 'I suggest we take a really good break.'
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b) 'Can we take a quick timeout ?'
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In the context of professional meetings, a timeout is a short break taken to allow participants to gather their thoughts, refocus, and de-escalate tense or unproductive discussions. Timeouts can definitely help prevent meetings from becoming unproductive, (…)

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Let's shake things up a bit !

CLARAMEDIA — 2023-12-30T11:44:29Z

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What do you do if you resume a meeting?

CLARAMEDIA — 2023-06-23T12:55:26Z

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a) You sum it up.
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b) You start again.
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If you resume a meeting, it means you're starting the meeting again after you have had a break, or have adjourned or paused it for a while.
To resume means to begin again or go on with (something adjourned or interrupted), to occupy again, take back, or recover.
You can resume your seat, or (…)

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It's going swimmingly

CLARAMEDIA — 2023-05-09T15:02:05Z

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Which is least effective in your presentation slides?

CLARAMEDIA — 2023-04-19T19:28:34Z

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Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d.
a) Pictures or supporting video clips
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b) Bullet points
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Bullet points mean text. Great presenters don't use bullet points much, but rather use images, photos, or even video clips. Think of Steve Jobs. All his presentations made use of pictures to convey and make information stick in people's minds.
=> TIP
Research shows that (…)

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What does a minute-taker do?

CLARAMEDIA — 2023-03-07T19:00:55Z

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a) keep an eye on the clock during the meeting
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b) keep a record of information during meetings
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A 'minute-taker', or 'note-taker' or 'secretary' is responsible for documenting the attendees of a meeting, the content, and the decisions made.
=> TIP
If you happen to be the one taking the meeting minutes, keep them simple. Minutes are (…)

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