Firstly [[no decision is made in a committee meeting]]. So it's about establishing credibility and relationships in advance of the meeting. Once that is done, there are some skills that are needed to succeed in a committee meeting. Really, this is about the demonstration of effective professional behaviours. This means: - Being prepared - Understanding what is under discussion - Understanding the priorities of the stakeholders in the meeting, the university and the attendees - Active listening - Effective collaboration, and being constructive. - Time management - Following up on commitments - Conflict resolution including being adaptable. - Fostering an appropriate atmosphere or culture in the meeting - Understanding how technology works (especially if on a video call) This is the baseline level for respect in the meeting, and many will have greater scrutiny of officers rather than lower scrutiny of officers. Part of it is having and maintaining your [[elevator pitch]] for what is important to you, and understanding how you can pivot the conversation towards those goals without it seeming clumsy or politicking. There might be some useful stock expressions, for example - "What would a student think of that decision?" - "What [[Barriers to learning at the University of Salford|barrier to learning]] are we addressing here?" - "We’re reacting not responding" (meaning that our response isn't prepared properly). - "How can we create an environment conducive to our aims?"