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CHAPTER 4



               2. Follow the guidelines below to develop a nonaggressive, yet assertive
                   Communication style when leading a meeting.

                   •  Make the objectives of the meeting clear to all participants.

                   •  Be familiar with the background material and have relevant documents
                          at hand.

                   •  Offer suggestions and ask questions during the meeting.

                   •  Always be willing to listen to others’ suggestions.
                   •  Keep the meeting on topic and moving toward a solution or a

                       Consensus.

                   •  Ensure that all participants have an opportunity to take part in the
                          discussion.

                   •  Remain open to new and creative approaches.

                   •  Summarize the decisions or plans that have been made during the
                          meeting.

                   •  Identify clearly the duties or tasks assigned to each group member in

                          following up or completing plans.
























                 BRAINSTORMING


               1. Brainstorming is offering ideas or suggestions in an effort to find a solution
                   to a problem or to create a new approach.



               2. The objective of brainstorming is to come up with as many ideas as possible.



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