Business English for Meetings

How to Lead a Meeting

How to Start the Discussion

● The first item of the agenda is…the annual report.
● Let’s start by discussing…who can take on this new project.

How to Direct the Conversation

● Rodney, I’d like to hear your thoughts on…the annual report.
● Sarah, could you share your opinion on…who can take on this new project?
● Tom, do you have anything else to add?
● Michelle, what about you?

How to Encourage Your Team Members

● Great points! Thanks for your input.
● Good suggestions. Thanks for sharing.
● Thanks for your updates…on the annual report.

How to Express Your Opinion

● I think that..this final report looks good and is ready to be finalized.
● I agree with Rodney. I think that Sarah would be a good fit for this new project.
● I like Michelle’s idea about… adding an additional graph to the annual report.

How to Move on the Other Agenda Items

● I think that covers the first item. The next item that I would like to discuss
is….
● Let’s move on to the next item…improving our social media advertising.
● Now, that we’re heard about…the annual report, let’s move on to social media
advertising.
● Let’s continue by discussing…the new safely regulations.
● The final item on the agenda is…discussing customer satisfaction.
● Lastly, let’s discuss…ordering new uniforms.
Vocabulary Review
● Facilitate-v. To make easier; to help forward.
○ Advice from a good coach can facilitate major improvements in a team’s
performance.