| I. |
Assume Leadership of discussion by: |
  Creating an informal conversational atmosphere |
| Steering the discussion toward the accomplishments of the goal without permitting your own ideas to dominate the discussion |
| Being receptive to and appreciative of other's opinions |
| Trying in the kindest possible manner to help members who have a little difficulty expressing themselves |
| Drawing out ideas from those who are shy or reluctant |
| II. |
Assume responsibility for starting discussion by: |
| Making sure members have an understanding of the scope of the subject being considered |
| Outlining or listing the main points of the subject being considered |
| Calling for alternate points of view or for additional information when the need for such is indicated |
| III. |
Keep the discussion moving along by: |
| Encouraging individual members to speak |
| Remaining neutral when disagreements develop |
| Presenting questions in such a way that their answers will bring out useful information or opinions rather than just a "yes" or "no" reply
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Summarizing points of views offered by individual members by:
1.Occasionally summarizing the discussion so you can more easily move to a new point in the discussion
2.Bringing the discussion back to the main point from which it has strayed
3.Listing important points of agreement or disagreement. (It is advisable to look for the points on which there is agreement.) |
| IV. |
Bring the discussion to a close by: |
| Finishing the discussion before the members lose interest |
| Summarizing the main ideas expressed by the group |
| Giving recognition and praise to the group for its discussion |
