Participating effectively in a meeting involves a combination of :
1ïžâŁ Preparation,
2ïžâŁ Active involvement,
3ïžâŁ Follow-through.
1ïžâŁ Before the Meeting
1. Get ready
– Make sure you understand the meeting’s objectives : check the agenda đ«đ· ordre du jour
– Do any required pre-reading or research so you can contribute meaningfully đ«đ· avec pertinence
– Prepare any questions or comments you have in advance.
2. Understand Your Role
– Know if you are supposed to be a decision-maker, advisor, or observer
– Understand what is expected from you during the meeting.
3. Set Goals
– Decide what you want to achieve in the meeting, such as:
âȘïžgaining clarity on a project đ«đ· clarifier
âȘïžcontributing ideas đ«đ· contribuer
âȘïžor networking with colleagues đ«đ· rĂ©seauter
2ïžâŁ During the Meeting
- Be Attentive
– Take notes « Let me jot that down; it’s a key point. » đ«đ· Je prends en note
– Agreeing : « That strikes a chord with me, especially when you mention… » đ«đ· TrĂšs juste, surtout quand vous dites queâŠ
2. Participate Actively
– Speaking Up: « If I may add something, I think… » đ«đ· Puis-ajouter quelque chose ? Je pense queâŠ
– Asking Questions: « Could you unpack that a bit more for me? » đ«đ· Il faudrait dĂ©velopper svp
– Offering Feedback: « Have we considered…? » đ«đ· A-t-on envisagĂ©âŠ?
– To introduce a new idea: « What if we… » đ«đ· Et si nousâŠ
– To contribute to a solution: « Perhaps we could… » đ«đ· Peut-ĂȘtre pourrions-nousâŠ
3. Stay on Topic
– To gently redirect: « Not to sidetrack us, but let’s pivot back to our core topic. » đ«đ· Revenons au sujet dâaujourdâhui
- Steering the Conversation: « To circle back to our main agenda… » đ«đ· Revenons Ă notre ordre du jour
- When adding to a topic: « I think it’s also important to consider… » đ«đ· Il faut Ă©galement prendre en compteâŠ
– Contributing Relevantly: « In line with our discussion, I believe… » đ«đ· En accord avec notre conversation, je crois queâŠ
4. Use Technology Wisely
– For Virtual Meetings: « Let me share my screen to bring everyone on the same page. » đ«đ· Permettez-moi de partager mon Ă©cran pour que tout le monde soit sur la mĂȘme longueur d’onde.
– If there are technical issues: « Can everyone hear me clearly? » đ«đ· Tout le monde m’entend clairement ?
3ïžâŁ After the Meeting
1. Review Your Notes
Summarize key points, decisions made, and any assigned action items.
2. Follow Up
Complete any tasks assigned to you in the agreed timeframe.
Share relevant information or documents with other attendees if you promised to do so.
3. Stay in Communication:
If you have additional thoughts or questions after the meeting, reach out to the relevant participants or organizers in a timely manner.
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