EVENTS MANAGEMENT

July 8-9, 2018

Leading Workplace Communication

 How to lead discussion

 Methods/techniques of discussion
 How to solicit responses
 REVIEW: FISHBOWL
 The teacher will draw lot five (5) names of
students who would answer review
questions.
 Each question will be drawn in the fishbowl.
QUOTE OF THE DAY:
 START-UP QUESTIONS:
1. What is a discussion?
2. What is an effective discussion?
3. What are the advantages of having
an effective discussion?
 QUOTE OF THE DAY:
Is there anything more critical to an event
planner’s process than planning, planning
and planning some more? Having big ideas
is great, but they’re nothing without rolling
your sleeves up and getting down to the
actual planning that goes into any big event
or program. And, at the end of the day,
that’s everything.
What is a discussion…?
 Discussion is an extended communication
dealing with some particular topic

 It is done between a group of people

6
What is an effective group discussion..??

An effective group discussion is one in which the

group is able to accomplish its purpose or to
establish a basis either for ongoing discussion or
for further contact and collaboration among its
members

7
Why do we discuss..???
 Helps explore diversity of perspectives

 To move ideas (someone else’s or our own)

 To spread enthusiasm

 To give an opportunity to be involved

8
…contd.
 To solve problems in a way that lots of people to
agree on

 Increases student awareness of and tolerance for

ambiguity or complexity

 Encourages attentive, respectful listening

 Develops the capacity for clear communication

of ideas
9
Why should you lead a group discussion?
 A group discussion gives everyone involved a voice

 A group discussion allows for a variety of ideas to be

expressed and discussed

 Group discussion is generally a democratic,

egalitarian process

 A group discussion leads to group ownership of

whatever conclusions, plans, or action the group
decides upon 9
…contd.

 An effective group discussion encourages those

who might normally be reluctant to speak their
minds

 Group discussions can often open

communication channels among people who
might not communicate in any other way

 In some cases, a group discussion is simply the

obvious, or even the only, way to proceed
11
You might lead a group discussion
because:

It’s part of your job

You’ve been asked to

A discussion is necessary, and

you have the skills to lead it

Itwas your idea in the first

place
12
How to lead an effective discussion…?

 Help the group feel at ease

 Give everyone a chance to talk

 Don’t allow anyone to monopolize the discussion

 Call on individuals who seem ready to talk

 Direct rather than dominate

 Be sure the discussion is of interest to all the participants

 Keep the discussion on track

13
14
Things to be remembered while opening an
discussion

 Ask a question that inspires a

productive conversation

 Be prepared

 Provide clear guidelines for

participation

 Provide a shared frame of

reference
15
…contd.

 Maintain enthusiasm for the topic

 Define key terms

 Present yourself well

16
Maintaining a Meaningful Conversation

 Maintain an atmosphere of safety and respect

 Make arguments

 Move from the known to the unknown

 Manage personalities

 Write ideas down

17
…contd.

 Remember that it’s about the topic, not you

 Manage your time well

 Help students address each other

 Manage problem students

18
Wrapping it Up

 Summarize as you go

 Tie it all together

 Leave time for questions

 Leave them hungry

 Notice who did or did not participate to improve next
time

19
20
24