In C-suites and boardrooms across the world In the C-suites and boardrooms of all countries, diversity and inclusion are rapidly changing from slogans and promises to a reality.
While these discussions are focused on the business but it’s important that the decisions made in these meetings affect everyone from the employees who work for the company, to the shareholders who own the shares, to the greater economy. With this in mind the meetings are usually very well-organized and follow a set of rules (such as Robert’s Rules of Order) and protocols that ensure that the meeting is conducted correctly.
Boardrooms are designed to accommodate smaller groups of people. They typically seat between 8 to 20 people around an expansive table that facilitates face-toface discussion and fosters unity. Furniture of the highest quality, as well with technology like technology for teleconferencing and advanced audiovisual systems, can help create the ideal atmosphere that is essential for effective collaboration.
Using discussion boards is an effective method of engaging students in discussions that extend beyond the classroom and help them understand how outside perspectives are connected to the learning experience in the classroom. Instructors could begin by asking for icebreakers to help students become familiar with the reactions of their peers. Speer at Wichita State, asks her students to make a chain of emojis to express their personality and the things they enjoy. Students then read and respond to the answers of their peers. In a summary of a discussion, highlighting the most important ideas and themes encourages students to follow the entire forum.