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Career level · Module 4: Workplace Communication and Reporting · Lesson 2 of 3

Contributing in Meetings

Prepare for, speak in and follow up meetings professionally.

In this lesson you will

  • Prepare short contributions for a meeting
  • Take notes and follow up action points

Key concepts

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The lesson

Interns are often quiet in meetings. Prepare by reading the agenda and noting one or two points you can contribute, such as an update on your task or a question.

Speak briefly and clearly, respect others' time and do not interrupt. If you disagree, explain your reason politely and offer evidence.

Write down action points — who will do what by when — and complete yours on time. Following up shows reliability.

Step by step

  1. Read the agenda and prepare two points.
  2. Practise a one-minute update.
  3. Take notes in a mock meeting.
  4. Send your action points afterwards.

Practice activity

Take part in a mock team meeting, give a one-minute update and send the action points by email afterwards.

Expected result: A clear spoken update and accurate action points.

Check your understanding

  1. What is an action point?

    Show answer

    A specific task agreed in a meeting, with the person responsible and a deadline.

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