During group meetings, Douglas is never able to discuss his idea for reducing energy usage in the office. He has a detailed, well thought out plan for how to accomplish this. He thinks it is a really great idea that can save the company money. But, within the current context, he does not even have a chance to share his ideas. Douglas should focus his efforts on ________.

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To ensure that his ideas are heard during group meetings, Douglas should focus his efforts on controlling the agenda. This would allow him to schedule time to discuss his idea and ensure that it is given proper consideration. Researching his idea more or asking outside sources to validate it may not solve the problem of not being able to discuss it in group meetings. Finding out how his employees view him may be helpful in other areas, but it is not directly related to his issue of not being able to share his ideas in meetings.

During Group Meetings, Douglas Is Never Able to Discuss His