You're in a high-pressure meeting with off-topic discussions. How do you steer it back on track assertively?

Em uma reuni?o de alta press?o, é essencial manter o foco. Reconhe?o diplomaticamente a importancia do tópico divergente, mas ressalto que temos uma agenda e um tempo limitado. Proponho colocar o novo ponto no "parking lot" para ser tratado ao final, caso haja tempo, ou em uma reuni?o específica posterior. Dessa forma, mantemos o alinhamento e cumprimos os objetivos propostos. Após esgotar a agenda, revisito os itens do "parking lot" e, se necessário, agendamos discuss?es futuras. Esse processo garante a eficácia e a disciplina nas reuni?es futuras.

1. Acknowledge Contributions:Briefly recognize the off-topic points made to show you value the input 2. Summarize Key Points:Recap the main objectives of the meeting to remind everyone of the agenda 3. Ask Direct Questions:Pose questions related to the main topic to refocus the discussion 4. Use Visual Aids:lf available, refer to a presentation or agenda to visually guide the conversation back 5. Set Time Limits:Suggest a dedicated time for off-topic discussions after the main agenda is covered 6. Request Specifics:Ask for specific examples or data that relate to the main topic, which can naturally bring the conversation back 7. Be Firm but Respectful:If necessary, firmly redirect the conversation while maintaining a respectful tone

In a high pressure meeting with officials topic discussions steer it back on track assertively but diplomatically. First, acknowledge the off-topic point to show you value contributions, e.g “Thats interesting, and we can revisit it later.” Then remind everyone of the meetings purpose: To stay on track, lets return to (topic). Use time constraints if needed: We have limited time so lets focus on issue. Summarise the main point: As we were discussing earlier about topic… Finally, politely defer the off-topic discussion: Lets address that in a follow up , but for now, lets focus on (current topic). This keeps control while being respectful.

If discussions begin to stray, you can steer the conversation back on track assertively using a few key strategies: Engage a quiet participant: Sometimes, inviting input from someone who hasn't spoken up can refocus the discussion. Ask a less vocal colleague for their insights or opinions on the topic at hand. Rephrase and emphasize key points: summarize what has been discussed and emphasize how it relates to the agenda. This can clarify any confusion and remind participants of the meeting's goals. Refer back to the agenda: Politely interject to remind everyone of the predefined agenda. Suggest tabling off-topic discussions for another time or setting up a separate meeting to address them.

- Listen, validate, redirect Don’t be tempted to ignore the interruption and move on. At the point of interruption, you need to stop talking and listen to what the person has to say. Then summarize his points “to let him know he’s been heard. - Be resolute and direct When a colleague persists in interrupting, is off on a tangent, or keeps on making the same point over and over, be direct and firm. -Use body language to take back control When your meeting is in danger of derailment because of insistent or hostile interrupters, you can take back control using body language and non-verbal communication.