By Olga Smith
There are situations when it is appropriate to dominate a group discussion:
When chairing a meeting
When presenting a topic/argument
When leading a debate
The skills you need to master to dominate a group discussion are :
Quick reaction
Good voice projection and effective use of pauses
Confident speech and voice
Intellect and knowledge about topics discussed
Setting up goals and desired outcomes, and asking appropriate questions and wrapping up the discussion.
How to master the skills of dominating a group discussion:
Listen intently to the participants of the discussion. Prepare in advance for a discussion: learn about the participants of the discussion, their names, positions, achievements, strengths and weaknesses.
Master your voice projection and use of pauses for effect to make your speech powerful with the app Power, Pitch, Pace, Pause.
Make sure your speech is very clear and you have good articulation. You can master your speech with the app Elocution Lessons and Get Rid of your Accent UK1 for British English and with the apps American Accent App and Fluent American Speech for General American accent.
Do research on the topic of the discussion and make sure you understand it well.
In your mind, crystallise the desired outcome you want to achieve as a result of this discussion. Prepare questions and answers for them, see how you can wrap up with appropriate phrases, such as: “it’s clear now”, “let’s move on”, “we don’t have enough time to discuss this in great length now”, “let’s come back to that, but now we must address the…”
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