Managing Topics & Agenda

Meaning

To introduce a topic or issue into a discussion — to raise something for the group to consider.

Example

"She brought up the issue of client delays before we moved on to the budget."

Conversation questions

• What important topic would you like to bring up in your next meeting?
• Is it easy for you to bring up difficult topics at work? Why or why not?

Meaning

To proceed to the next topic or item — used to keep a meeting on track and avoid spending too long on one point.

Example

"Let's move on to the next item on the agenda — we're running short on time."

Conversation questions

• How do you know when it's time to move on from a topic in a meeting?
• Have you ever felt a meeting moved on too quickly before an issue was resolved?

Meaning

To finish or conclude a meeting, task, or discussion — to bring things to a close.

Example

"Let's wrap up before lunch — we've covered the main points."

Conversation questions

• How do you like to wrap up meetings or tasks at work?
• What do you usually do to signal to others that it's time to wrap up?

Meaning

To summarize the key points of a discussion — to give a brief overview of what was decided or discussed.

Example

"Let me sum up the discussion before we close — we agreed on three key actions."

Conversation questions

• How do you usually sum up a conversation or project for your team?
• Why is it important to sum up at the end of a meeting?

Meaning

To go over something briefly from start to finish — often to check, practise, or familiarise before a presentation or decision.

Example

"Let's run through the slides one more time before the client arrives."

Conversation questions

• How often do you run through your presentation before meetings?
• What do you usually look for when you run through your work?