Learn: Communication styles in meetings

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This style would be used for primarily training or disseminating information, keeping in mind that it is intended to be a friendly, collaborative approach.

How will you set expectations and get buy in from all attending?

You would choose this style when you want input from many people.

Help them prepare by letting them know you expect their input. Craft some thought-provoking questions that will stimulate a great conversation.

What do you expect and how can they contribute?

A debate can be used to hear different positions on a topic or to negotiate.

If you expect someone to show up to a meeting and defend their position against others, you need to let them know this is going to be the style of the meeting.

How can you avoid people becoming stuck in their position? Could they try on different ideas?

This style would be used to assert a position in a contentious environment.

If people are not expecting this approach, they may need to be forewarned that you are telling them your opinion or what you would like them to do.

How will you handle limbic threats if they arise?