Meetings:  Agreeing and disagreeing	

Situation
You are senior managers working for a major [decide type of  business]. 
Each department has a budget of $3 million
(alternatively roll a dice for current budget allocations)

Due to a downturn in demand, you are meeting to discuss cost cutting.
You aim to trim $5 million from your budget.

Objectives
You agree generally with the need to cut costs, but you are determined to defend your own department's budget.

Stage 1
Group with other students who have been given the same role card.
Brainstorm reasons why the budget for your department should be maintained and why those of other departments should be reduced.

Stage 2
Hold meetings with students playing the roles of managers from the other departments – one from each + (optional) a neutral chair.

Head Office Manager
	Sales Manager	Advertising Manager	Public Relations Manager	
Human Resources Manger	Research and Development
Manager