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Have you ever been in a 'war room'? Do you know what it is? If you have never been into one and don't know what it is, don't worry; we will introduce you to this old but modernized secret of the Whitehall basement.
Earlier, it was known as a room used during wars by the military and country leaders to plan new strategies, check enemy movements, and for other important discussions. This term's origin can be traced to 1901. However, later, Winston Churchill used the war room extensively during the blitz and V-weapon war.Â
As there have been no wars lately (at least in significant parts of the world), this term is taken over by other sectors like ITs, corporates, finance, and politics to conduct the discussion of important strategies along with plans for their quick implementation. One of its most prominent examples is the movie on Clinton's election campaign—The War Room.Â
Unlike old times you can't keep a war room locked for days or months. For Satisfying the modern purpose of the war room, a discussion needs to be real quick, focused, one at a time, and fruitful. For that, you and everyone else need to be well prepared in the room.
Preparation for something comes from understanding what it means. So first, we will understand what discussion is?
Discussion is an open forum to consider questions and doubts related to a topic. The purpose of a discussion is to help the participants (and observers) understand and explore the personal meanings of the topic(s) by interacting with people. Also, it is not to convince people but to put forward your views and understand others.Â
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However, a fruitful discussion session does not just happen. They are the product of concerned cooperative efforts on the part of all participants. The actions include:
1. Thoughtful preparation
If you are a facilitator, then prepare worksheets for the whole discussion or otherwise, for your part in the discussion. While preparing worksheets, you will become more clear about the topic and design a systematic approach to present it. It should carry all the key points that you will present in the session. Besides, don't forget to hand over a copy to each participant after the session.
Tip: Make the worksheet spacious so that it will be easy for you to add notes during the discussion. You can use different ink/pen/style for this.
2. Set ground rules
At least for the beginning, set some ground rules. Later these can be modified if they do not fit. It is necessary to avoid confusion, especially for terms and basic concepts. Otherwise, participants can use one term in different means. Besides, rules like a discussion period can make it easy to pace and cover important topics.Â
3. Discussion and debate are not similar
As mentioned earlier, discussions are not to prove your point. It is more about understanding a different perspective(s) for the same topic. Unlike debate, there are not two opposite sides. Here, all are presented as individuals and a team at the same time.
4. Go open-mindedÂ
You may or may not know about the topic. However, if you know about a topic, still there is a chance that others' point of view may surprise you. If you know nothing, then obviously, you are about to learn something new. Whatever the case, don't strangle yourself. Ask what you don't understand and share what you already know.
5. Communication
It is the most important part of the discussion. Try to keep it simple, light, and at the same time topic-related. The mode of communication will depend on the understanding of the participants. You can prepare a discussion with speech, pre-recorded audio, research paper, or visuals.
Tip: Visuals are the most acceptable and easy method. To enhance it you can add text, speech, audio, and other illustrations in a hybrid with visual means.
Moreover, to amp up your visual representation in a discussion, our riveting PowerPoint presentation templates are the ideal choice. You can use them in any multiform discussion. Besides, you can easily share them with the audience using Google Slides and PowerPoint.Â
Let's explore them now!
Template 1: Discussion Business Platform PPT Template
This PPT layout provides a general overview of the various discussions and platforms which can be used to conduct it. It has ample space to describe the vitals, etiquettes, or any other details for a discussion. You can use it to explain any or all discussion methods in a clear and concise manner. Download this PowerPoint theme now!
Template 2: Open Discussion Business Conference PowerPoint Template
You can use this presentation template to share the importance and agenda of open discussions among employees. Share venue, each person's role, points to discuss, and more of an open discussion session. Besides, this slide is entirely customizable. Grab it now!
Template 3: Group Discussion PowerPoint Template
Employ this slide to facilitate your group discussions with ease. This presentation slide is crafted by our team of expert designers. Besides, it comes with leverage to edit the text, images, icons, and color schemes to match your presentation agenda. So download and try it now!
Template 4: Notes Business Discussion PPT Template
Incorporate this discussion template to design comprehensive notes, worksheets, and presentation material for your next session. Showcase your unique thoughts, author text, and other critical factors regarding the topic. Display tips and tricks to make notes during sessions using this flexible PPT design. Download it now!
Template 5: Discussion PowerPoint Presentation Slide
Deploy this well-crafted PowerPoint slide to execute an effective and fruitful discussion session and help peers share their views. Select this customizable discussion template and use it as per your requirements. Download right away! Â
Template 6: Discussion Points PowerPoint Presentation Template
Prepare well for your next discussion session using this visually-engaging PPT template. Express your concerns and doubts in great style, confidently leading a discussion session. Grab this customizable PowerPoint design for an easy-going round table discussion session.
Template 7: Community Discussion PowerPoint Template
Here is another professionally outlined discussion template to help you deliver an outstanding session. Present your views, doubts, and researched facts related to the topic in a comprehensive manner with this PPT design. Validate your concerns positively to keep your audience engaged using this customizable PowerPoint template.
Template 8: Discussion PowerPoint Presentation Slide
Incorporate this expert-designed discussion template to provide other participants with a sweeping view of your thoughts. Discuss context, facts, and research results of the topic using this audience-captivating template. Download this PowerPoint slide and customize it as per your needs.
Template 9: HR Team Discussing Leadership Development PPT Slide
Are you an HR professional looking for a template to discuss leadership development strategies? You can use this professional design to expedite discussion sessions with your and the leadership team. Besides, it's easy to edit and present. Download it now!
Template 10: Online Discussion PowerPoint Template
This template can help you share the pros and cons of discussion sessions on video conferencing. You can use it to share the details like venue, participants, schedule, and more about the online discussion forum. Grab it now!
Conclusion
Discussions are important for the expansion of knowledge, embracing new perspectives, and introspection. Moreover, It provides you a chance to learn exciting trivia about unfamiliar things.Â
However, a successful discussion comes after the great cooperative efforts of participants. All need to be open to criticism, calm, well-prepared, and in a state of learning to communicate effectively and navigate the discussion in the right direction.Â
Our presentation templates can help you describe your ideas comprehensively during a discussion session. Besides, these can be used multiple times. So grab them now!
 P.S: Do you want to learn to present yourself confidentially in a discussion session? Improve your public speaking skills by exploring this all-inclusive guide.
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