Meetings (2024)

FAQs

How to answer questions in meetings? ›

First, pay close attention to the question being asked. Understand the context and the underlying concerns. Second, if the question is relevant to others in the meeting, invite their input and perspectives. Third, stick to the facts and avoid speculation or personal opinions, especially if the question is contentious.

Don't fear saying you don't know.

But plan your follow-up with a statement about what you do know. Examples: That's not my area, but here's what I can tell you… I don't have the complete answer to your question, but I do know that…

Avoid sending short or one-word replies.

If you're responding to a message from another person, get them engaged within the conversation and give them a true response that is at least a sentence or 2 long. Sometimes, it's perfectly acceptable to respond with “o*k” if it makes sense in the context.

In place of “I don't know” try, “That's exactly what I'm seeking to answer”—a response that makes it clear that you're right there with your boss, client, or whoever's asking and that an answer is forthcoming.

A One Word Checkout is a light, fast activity to end an event and give participants one final word. ”Please describe in one word the mood in which you are leaving. Anyone can start. And if you kick us off, you get to pick right or left, and that's the directions we'll go around the room.

Facilitator asks each participant to think of the Cartoon character, Color, Car, and Cuisine that best describes his/her personality. Give participants a few minutes to think about their 4 C's. The facilitator should start with their 4 C's and should talk about why he/she chose the C's he/she did.

What are fun catching up questions? ›

When answering, you will want to answer all the parts of the question. Look for conjunctions, such as the word “and,” that may be breaking the question into multiple thoughts. It sometimes helps to rewrite the question into its component pieces separately. Then, you can focus on one part at a time.

Be polite • Repeat the question to ensure everyone has heard it • Answer clearly and concisely, using plain language • Thank the questioner • If you do not know the answer, admit it. Do not bluff. Promise to follow it up – and do so!

'Discuss' questions are normally worth either 12 or 24 marks. An example may be 'Discuss neural mechanisms in aggression'. Disuss questions should always start with describing something e.g. in this case, you would start by giving a brief overview (description) of the role of serotonin and the amygdala in aggression.

Introduction: Start by outlining the question and any key terms or concepts that need to be defined. Provide some context for your answer and a brief overview of your main arguments. Main body: In the main body of your answer, you should aim to include several distinct points, each supported by evidence and analysis.