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Task 1: Leading a discussion

Task 1: Leading a discussion. Evaluation You will be evaluated as follows: Leadership skills (10 pts.) Discussion content (10 pts.) Time management (5 pts.). Video. What is wrong with this discussion?. Group discussion. Important factors:

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Task 1: Leading a discussion

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  1. Task 1: Leading a discussion Evaluation You will be evaluated as follows: Leadership skills (10 pts.) Discussion content (10 pts.) Time management (5 pts.)

  2. Video • What is wrong with this discussion?

  3. Group discussion Important factors: 1. A discussion leader committed to open discussion. 2. Group members willing to contribute is a positive manner. 3. A comfortable (“safe”) environment.

  4. Leading a discussion Terminator?! Facilitator! • Discussion leader’s role =

  5. Facilitator • Role is to: • Stimulate discussion. • Keep people oriented around the issue. • Generate ideas. • Produce outcomes. This is a collaborative process, though.

  6. Preparing • PREPARE IN ADVANCE! • Make sure you understand the discussion topic well. • Research, think, research, think, repeat. • -Prepare your presentation of your issue.

  7. Preparing • PREPARE IN ADVANCE! • Have a clear agenda, and a goal that you wish to reach through the discussion.

  8. During the discussion • Define the purpose of the discussion at the BEGINNING. • i.e., • “The reason we’re here today is to discuss the distressing issue of the terrible food in the professor’s cafeteria.” • “The purpose of today’s meeting is to share our ideas about how to help Prof. Merritt win the lottery. For the next 20 minutes, we will discuss various strategies.”

  9. During the discussion • Define the purpose of the discussion at the BEGINNING. • “The reason we’re here today is to…” • “The purpose of this meeting it to…For the next <TIME>, we will _______. We will begin by…”

  10. During the discussion • Define the purpose of the discussion at the BEGINNING. • It is important that everyone understands the purpose and agenda for the discussion. • The leader/facilitator needs to be clear about this. • (beyond “HEY! We need to get an A+)

  11. Discussion • Make sure everyone is participating. • -if you have a participant who appears too shy or timid…?? • Try to move the discussion towards them. • Use their name. • Ask them what they think.

  12. Discussion -if you have a participant who appears too shy or timid…?? • Try to move the discussion towards them. • Use their name. • Ask them what they think. “What do you think about this, Adam?” “Can we get your opinion, Bill?” “Let’s start with Tony.”

  13. Discussion • What can you do if a participant is trying to move the discussion too far off topic?

  14. Discussion • What can you do if a participant is trying to move the discussion too far off topic? • - Take control (nicely, of course) and move the discussion forward. • i.e., • “Because of our time constraints, let’s visit that later. But right now, we need to move on.” • “That’s an interesting point, <NAME>. Maybe we can talk about that later.”

  15. Discussion “Because of our time constraints, let’s visit that later. But right now, we need to move on.” “That’s an interesting point, but we don’t have time to talk about that now.” “Let’s discuss that later. For now, let’s focus on this issue.”

  16. Discussion • At the end of the discussion: • - Briefly summarize what was discussed. • - Draw some conclusions (or suggestions for the future) from what was discussed.

  17. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 1. Paraphrase • Paraphrase what a participant has said so that he or she feels understood and so that the other participants can hear a concise summary of what has been said. - Repeating something with different words.

  18. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 1. Paraphrase Jim: Better food costs more money. The cafeteria food is so terrible because it’s cheap. If we want that to change, we’ll need to invest more money. Leader: “So, what you’re saying is that we need to invest more money to buy better food for the cafeteria.”

  19. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 2. Check for meaning • Check your understanding of a participant’s statement or ask the participant clarify what he or she is saying.

  20. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 2. Check for meaning • i.e., • “Are you saying that this plan is not realistic? I’m not sure that I understand exactly what you mean.” • “Could you be a little more clear on that? You mean that these plans are not realistic?”

  21. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 3. Give positive feedback • Compliment an interesting or insightful comment. • i.e., • “That’s a good point. I’m glad that you brought that to our attention.” • “That’s a valid point. Thanks for bringing it up.”

  22. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 4. Summarize • Summarize (and record, if desired) the major views of the group.

  23. A few tips (from Brown University!!) • 4. Summarize • “I have noted four major reasons that have come from our discussion as to why Prof. Merritt can’t win the lottery: (1) no money to buy a ticket, (2) fear of failure, (3) no idea where to buy a ticket, and (4) no winning strategy.”

  24. Practice Discussions • 12 minutes maximum

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