Meetings

Meetings

Giving a Report about An Product

(Memberi Laporan tentang Produk)

Produk Dalam bisnis, produk adalah barang atau jasa yang dapat diperjualbelikan. Dalam marketing, produk adalah apapun yang bisa ditawarkan ke sebuahpasar dan bisa memuaskan sebuah keinginan atau kebutuhan. Dalam tingkatpengecer, produk sering disebut sebagai merchandise. Dalam manufaktur, produk dibeli dalam bentuk barang mentah dan dijual sebagai barang jadi. Produk yang berupa barang mentah seperti metal atau hasil pertanian sering pula disebut sebagai komoditas. Kata produk berasal dari bahasa Inggris product yang berarti "sesuatu yang diproduksi oleh tenaga kerja atau sejenisnya". Bentuk kerja dari kataproduct, yaitu produce, merupakan serapan dari bahasa latin prōdūce(re), yang berarti (untuk) memimpin atau membawa sesuatu untuk maju. Pada tahun 1575, kata "produk" merujuk pada apapun yang diproduksi ("anything produced"). Namun sejak 1695, definisi kata product lebih merujuk pada sesuatu yang diproduksi ("thing or things produced"). Produk dalam pengertian ekonomi diperkenalkan pertama kali oleh ekonom-politisiAdam Smith. Dalam penggunaan yang lebih luas, produk dapat merujuk pada sebuah barang atau unit, sekelompok produk yang sama, sekelompok barang dan jasa, atau sebuah pengelompokan industri untuk barang dan jasa. Pengembangan Produk Baru Pada dasarnya adalah upaya perusahaan untuk senantiasa menciptakan produk-produk baru, serta memperbaiki atau memodifikasi produk-produk lamanya, agar dapat selalu memenuhi tuntutan pasar dan selera konsumen. Kegiatan pengembangan produk tidak dapat dipisahkan dari konsep daur hidup produk. Setiap produk mengalami suatu siklus (daur) hidup tertentu : mulai dari saat dirancang, diproduksi, diterjunkan ke pasar, kemudian melewati tahap-tahap perkenalan, tahap puncak kematangan atau kejenuhan. Dalam menetapkan strategi pengembangan produk, ada empat macam pendekatan yang dapat ditempuh, yakni :        1.  Modifikasi bauran produk        2.  Perluasan lini produk    3.    Penambahan citra dan manfaat produk        4.  Diversifikasi produk Perkembangan produk baru adalah suatu proses dari pencarian ide-ide untuk barang-barang dan pelayanan-pelayanan baru, dan mengubahnya menjadi tambahan lini produk yang berhasil secara komersil ( Darymple & Parsons, 2000, p. 219 ). Alasan dasar perusahaan mengembangkan produk baru adalah untuk menggantikan item-item yang telah kehilangan minat dari konsumen. Pengenalam item baru membantu meningkatkan pendapatan dan keuntungan bagi perusahaan Contoh Produk Baru “Dum Dum Authentic Thai Tea” Menikmati rasa otentik Thai Tea kini dapat langsung dengan mudah didapatkan di berbagai tempat di Indonesia. Namun, menikmati rasa sesungguhnya dari minuman segar asal Thailand ini tentunya tidak semua mampu menyajikan dengan rasa seperti aslinya. Salah satu yang menjadi pilihan dan sedang banyak diminati adalah produk minuman Dum Dum Authentic Thai Tea. Dum Dum saat ini menjadi salah satu waralaba minuman khas Thailand yang sangat populer di kalangan pecinta kuliner. Tidak hanya karena rasanya yang lezat, tetapi juga memiliki harga yang terjangkau. Kata "Dum" berasal dari bahasa Thailand yang berarti minum. Menyediakan beragam minuman Thailand, Dum Dum Authentic Thai Tea diracik secara langsung seperti sebagaimana minuman ini ditemukan dari negara asalnya. Keistimewaan minuman-minuman tersebut terletak dari cara racik yang dilakukan langsung di stall. Jadi, pelanggan yang memesan pilihan yang diminatinya bisa secara langsung melihat proses peracikannya sehingga tidak diragukan lagi bahwa kesegaran dan aroma teh atau kopi yang disediakan akan tetap terjaga. Salah satu keunikan dari Dum Dum adalah menyediakan minuman Thailand dengan rasa dan cara pembuatannya yang sama dengan aslinya di Thailand, jadi Blovers tidak perlu khawatir rasanya akan berubah atau berbeda dengan yang ada di Thailand. Saat ini Dum Dum telah hadir di Summarecon Mal Kelapa Gading 1, dan menyediakan 4 varian minuman dingin yaitu Thai Ice Tea, Thai Green Tea, Thai Ice Coffee, dan Thai Milo Coffee. Setiap rasa yang disajikan dijamin mampu memberikan sensasi yang berbeda bagi penggemarnya.                                                    Reference https://id.wikipedia.org/wiki/Produk Retrieved on October 15th , 2017

Meetings

Meetings

                                            “ Discussing Progress “

A group discussion is a planned conversation between three to 10 people on a selected topic, with a trained discussion leader. The purpose is to express opinions and gain information on the topic and learn from the other group participants.

Group discussion is an effective way to

• Share ideas and broaden view points

• Stimulate interest in problems

•  Help participants express their ideas

• Identify and explore a problem

• Create an informal atmosphere

• Get opinions from persons who hesitate to speak.

                                    HOW TO LEAD A DISCUSSION

     1.  Ask a question that inspires a productive conversation

The best questions are neither too open-ended nor too limited. "Yes or No" questions halt discussion, while overly broad questions (such as "What do you think about Romeo and Juliet?") questions also tend to discourage discussion. The best questions are balanced; they are open enough that there seem to be a few good answers, yet closed enough that people know how to approach them, and feel motivated to start talking.

For example, suppose you’re discussing Romeo and Juliet. You may start by asking, "In what ways does the Friar make mistakes in guiding Romeo? In what ways does he succeed?" This question doesn't feed any answers, but leads students in a productive direction.

    2.  Be prepared

As the discussion leader, you should come into the meeting with several "big" questions. Be prepared to ask the next one when discussion dies down, when people need more food for thought. The more prepared you feel when you walk into a classroom, the more confident you’ll look. If you look confident in your ideas and your approach, students will be more likely to respect you and to cooperate.

·        It can be helpful to give participants 1-2 questions in advance to give them more time to provide thoughtful contributions when the discussion comes.

·        Also, it can be helpful to give participants the questions you'll discuss in class, on paper, or on the board. Some students learn better and think more effectively if they have the questions out in front of them. This can also be an excellent reminder of the main question for the day.

·        In a 2 hour discussion, 2-5 good questions should suffice. It is also good to have 2 or 3 smaller sub-questions for each main question. However, you should prepare for at least 1.5 times as much material as you think you’ll cover, just in case students are particularly reticent that day or in case one line of inquiry wasn’t as fruitful as you thought it was.

     3.  Provide clear guidelines for participation

Everyone knows how to have a conversation; but a thoughtful discussion is more intentional and more focused than just a chat. If you want to start the conversation off on the right foot, then let the students know exactly what your expectations are. Should students raise their hand before speaking? Or should they speak freely without raising their hands? Should they use "Mr." and "Ms." when addressing their fellow students? These details clarify expectations and hence increase student confidence. You might also coach students on how to avoid personal biases in their responses, or any terms to use or avoid, and what to do if the discussion gets heated.

·        If you have a handout with “Dos”and “Don’ts” listed on it, this can help students stay on track, too.

     4.  Provide a shared frame of reference, such as a book, video, or other media

It’s important for you and the students to have something you can all talk about before you begin the discussion. This can be almost anything: the assigned reading for that day’s class, a news story or poem, a work of art, or even a natural object like a sunset. The important thing is that you and the students share a common object of study so the discussion can be concrete instead of wallowing in abstractions.

·        Make the expectations for being prepared clear. If you don’t have incentive for students to do the homework or consequences for students who are unprepared, then they’ll be less likely to come to class with fresh, exciting ideas.

     5.  Maintain enthusiasm for the topic

One way to make sure that the discussion goes well is to show your enthusiasm for the subject right from the beginning. If you have engaged body language, are alert and energetic, and show how the topic is important to your life and the lives of the students, they’ll be much more likely to be engaged.

If they think that you’re tired, apathetic, or just trying to get the discussion over with, then they’ll be less likely to care.

·        Even if a topic isn’t inherently fascinating, don’t try to cushion the blow by saying, “I know this isn’t that exciting, guys…” Instead, show that the topic is worth caring about; your students will follow.

·        Sometimes, showing that something has real-world applications can help your students care about it. If you’re studying a historical event, for example, then starting off the class with a news article about an event with similar themes or values behind it — such as current protests against discrimination in relation to race riots of the 1960s — can help students stay engaged.

      6.  Define key terms

One helpful way to begin the discussion is to define any key terms that may be useful to your students throughout the discussion. For example, if you’re giving a lesson on poetry, you can discuss simile, metaphor, allusion, or any other literary devices that are central to the poem.

If all of your students feel like they’re on the same page and have a strong foundation before they begin the discussion, then they’ll be much more confident about participating.

·        Even if it feels like you’re oversimplifying things a bit, it’s better to have everyone on the same page before the discussion really kicks off than to lose a few students. Some students may be too shy to admit they’re confused about some of the more simple terms, and it’s important to explain them before you can move forward.

     7.  Present yourself well

In order to lead a meaningful discussion, you should strike a balance between confidence about what you know and a willingness to learn more. A discussion is an adventure -- you may not know exactly where it will go, but you can lead the way. If you are willing to be vulnerable in showing that you don't know everything, students will be more likely to be vulnerable too.

·        Present yourself as a professional in dress and body language: stand tall, make eye contact, and smile. 

·        Be genuinely excited about your students’ ideas to help generate enthusiasm for the topic. Point out great comments and ask the student to repeat it. They may not even realize that they made a great comment!

                                                     Reference 

http://www.learningforlife.org/exploring-resources/99-720/y09.pdf  
Retrieved on October 3rd , 2017 
 http://www.wikihow.com/Lead-a-Discussion

Retrieved on October 4th, 2017

Meetings

Meetings

                     “ Asking and Giving Opinion ”

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 ASKING & GIVING OPINION

• Opinion includes  the words of opinion and argument/ reasons.
• Opinion dialogue is a dialog consists of two persons or more who have opinion each others. It can use the expressions, such as in my opinion, in my view, I think etc.
• Argument dialogue is a dialog that states the arguments or reasons. It can use the words such as first, second etc for arranging arguments. 

Asking opinion : 

Formal : Have you got any comments on ….. Do you have any idea? Do you have any opinion on …… Would you give me your opinion on……….? What is your reaction to …… What is your opinion about……….? What are you feeling about………….? What are your views on……….? Please give me your frank opinion?

Informal : What do you think of…….? What do you think about………? What is your opinion? Why do they behave like that? Do you think it’s going? How do you like? How was the trip? How do you think of Rina’s idea ? How do you feel about this dicition?

Giving opinion

Formal : I personally believe ….. I personally consider …. I personally think /feel …. I hold the opinion …. My own view of the matter is …… Well, personally ……. If I had my view, I would …..

Informal : I think I like it. I don’t think I care for it. I think it’s good/nice/terrific…….. I think that awful/ not nice/ terrible………… I don’t think much of it. I think that…….. In my opinion, I would rather………. In my case ….. What I’m more concerned with …. What I have in my mind is……… The way I see is that………… No everyone will agree with me, but …. To my mind ….. From my point of view ….

Ten Expressions to Use In Speaking And Writing 

1.  In my opinion, this one would be better. 
2.  To my mind this one’s better. 
3. If you ask me, this one’s better.
4. To my way of thinking, this one’s fine..
5. In my view, this one is best.
6. Know what I think? That one’s best.
7. I’d say that one’s better.
8. What I think is that one’s better.
9. For me, that one’s better.
10.  I tell you what I think, that one’s best.

• Giving your opinion

I think… / I don’t think …
I believe… / I don’t believe …
In my opinion,
For me,
Personally, I think …

• Asking for someone’s opinion

Do you agree?
What do you think?
What do you think about … (this)?
Do you think that’s right?
What’s your view?
Are you OK with that?

Dialog Example

(In Mall)

Tina : Dewi, do you see that bag?

Dewi : where is Tina?

Tina : Look the red one!

Dewi : wow! it is so good

Tina : what do you think if I use it?

Dewi : I think it is suitable with you and your appearance

Tins : I think so, well I will buy

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(In market)

Mother : My daughter, what do you think if today I buy the vegetable for our breakfast?

Sister : But, I don’t like vegetable mom

Mother : How If I buy meat?

Sister : I think it sounds good

Mother : Okay, I will buy meat and some of fruits

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(In school)

Teacher : Students you should submit your homework today

Students : But, we still doing that mom

Teacher : This is the limit of the time

Students : How if we submit it tomorrow ma’am?

Teacher : No, I think you can finish that as soon as posible

Students : Okay, we will try ma’am

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Mr. Yong  :  What do you think of my new house?
Sharon     :  It is beautiful. I think. Oh you have many novels in your new house.
Mr. Yong  :  Yeah, some. I like Andrea Hirata’s novels.
Sharon     :  How do you feel about Andrea Hirata’s novels ?
Mr. Yong  :  I feel they are great novels.
Sharon     :  Yes, you are right. I think it is going to rain.
Mr. Yong  : I don’t think so. Look outside at the sky! It’s so clear. No clouds there.
Sharon    : But I watched the weather forecast yesterday. It said that today is going
to rain. OK Mr. Yong see you.

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The sample Dialogue Asking and Giving Opinion. 

Mr. Farid   : What’s your opinion about The New English Book?

Fildan        : My opinion is such an expensive book. 

Mr. Farid   : Very good. How about you Lisa?

Gibran     : Well, I think it’s  Ok. I Like That. it’s not too thick and no expensive. 

Mr. Farid   : Good. Any body has another opinion?

Getar         : Yes, I have. My opinion is that book is too thick. 

Mr. Farid   : Good. All your answers are correct. Do you understand, students?

Students    : Yes. We got it, sir.

Mr. Farid   : Great. You’re really smart.

Students     : Thank you.

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Reference

http://www.kuliahbahasainggris.com/kumpulan-kata-asking-and-giving-opinion-meminta-dan-memberi-pendapat-dalam-bahasa-inggris-beserta-contoh-dialog/. Retrieved on September 25th, 2017

http://www.ilmubahasainggris.com/english-expression-contoh-percakapan-asking-and-giving-opinion-dan-artinya-dengan-latihan-soal. Retrieved on September 25th, 2017 

https://sites.google.com/site/shceecourse/speaking-focus-semester-2/lesson-2. Retrieved on September 26th, 2017