商务英语课程演示课件Unit5BusinessMeetings.pptVIP

UNIT;◆ Speaking Task;Warming-up Practice; To make a good meeting which brings people together, facilitates decision making, and assists people in taking responsibility, an agenda comes first. An agenda helps structure the meeting and keep track of what is being discussed. After a meeting, minutes, which are the agreed record of discussion and decision made, are usually required to record permanently the proceedings of a meeting, as well as to provide a basis for action. ;2.Read the following tips for meetings ; 3. Discuss the following questions:; Planning and organizing Taking care of details Practicing smart marketing Being a team player Knowing how to manage time Negotiating skillfully Applying a positive attitude Evaluating results Being a perpetual learner Keeping a sense of humor ;TIPS FOR LEADING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MEETINGS;TIPS FOR LEADING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MEETINGS;TIPS FOR LEADING EFFECTIVE BUSINESS MEETINGS;Listening Task;5.1.1 Listen to the passage and answer the following questions. ;;Speaking Task;5.2.1 Dialogue Read the dialogue and then answer the following questions.;5.2.2 Dialogue ;Reading Task; 1. What made you most frustrated about meetings? 2. When do you think a meeting is necessary? Was the last meeting you attended necessary? Why or why not? 3. Are meetings always successful? If not, what hinders us from reaching our objective in a meeting? 4. How can we solve a problem through a meeting? 5. Is it necessary to keep track of the process of meetings? Why or why not? ;Answer the following questions:;In this part you are going to learn how to write meeting agendas and take minutes.;Structure of Agenda;Sample agenda ;Minute Taking—Before the Meeting;Minute Taking—During the Meeting; ● Type up the minutes as soon as possible after the meeting, while everything is still fresh in your mind. ● Include the name of organization, name of committee, type of meeting (daily, weekly, monthly,