7 Lesson 2(c): 15 minutes for groups to present their action plans to the plenary (approximately 4 minutes each), with main elements of each put on blackboard 1 Lesson 2(d): 10 minutes for plenary debate/discussion on what the top priorities should be, referring to the priorities listed on blackboard. Resource people can add suggestions, where appropriate 10 Lesson 2(e): 10 minutes for similar debate/discussion on questions and possible sources 10 Main point of lesson 2(a-e): Time and resources are limited when covering a breaking story. Not everything can be done. One must ask: " What is the most important information we need now? ""How can we get that information quickly Lesson 2(f: Instructors simulate press conference, with"Managing Director of Thonka confirming at some point that "work starts today " and, if asked about lack of permit, saying something like"final details are being worked out and we are confident that the necessary approval will be forthcoming. Singer should never claim to have government support but should emphasize the support he has received from the official. Cocktails, snacks and transport should be offered to reporters by the company. Technical director should have a list of"facts"about the project (that is, 27 presidential suites, 18-hole championship golf course, 140-hectare development, one Olympic swimming pool, at least 800 jobs, S100 million investment, 26 floors, etc. )so that a check can be made for accuracy in subsequent assignments If participants raise questions about respect for environmental norms, they should be told that amari hotels has done its own environmental impact assessment and that its project got top marks in that assessment. 45 Main points of Lesson 2(f (2) Don' t rely on handouts; the best, most revealing information(at press conferences or (3 Ask clear, concise questions. Dont make speeches, and dont make accusations, when asking a question. Avoid double-barreled questions (4) Don't get distracted by dramatic "red herrings" figure out what's really important and focus on that t his title (6) What's wrong with a company doing an environmental impact assessment on its own project? Be alert to conflicts of interest7 Lesson 2(c): 15 minutes for groups to present their action plans to the plenary (approximately 4 minutes each), with main elements of each put on blackboard 15 Lesson 2(d): 10 minutes for plenary debate/discussion on what the top priorities should be, referring to the priorities listed on blackboard. Resource people can add suggestions, where appropriate 10 Lesson 2(e): 10 minutes for similar debate/discussion on questions and possible sources 10 Main point of lesson 2 (a-e): Time and resources are limited when covering a breaking story. Not everything can be done. One must ask: “What is the most important information we need now?” “How can we get that information quickly?” Lesson 2(f): Instructors simulate press conference, with “Managing Director of Thonka” confirming at some point that “work starts today” and, if asked about lack of permit, saying something like “final details are being worked out and we are confident that the necessary approval will be forthcoming.” Singer should never claim to have government support but should emphasize the support he has received from the official. Cocktails, snacks and transport should be offered to reporters by the company. Technical director should have a list of “facts” about the project (that is, 27 presidential suites, 18-hole championship golf course, 140-hectare development, one Olympic swimming pool, at least 800 jobs, $100 million investment, 26 floors, etc.) so that a check can be made for accuracy in subsequent assignments. If participants raise questions about respect for environmental norms, they should be told that Amari hotels has done its own environmental impact assessment and that its project got top marks in that assessment. 45 Main points of Lesson 2(f): (1) Take notes (2) Don’t rely on handouts; the best, most revealing information (at press conferences or anywhere) usually isn’t pre-packaged (3) Ask clear, concise questions. Don’t make speeches, and don’t make accusations, when asking a question. Avoid double-barreled questions. (4) Don’t get distracted by dramatic “red herrings”; figure out what’s really important and focus on that. (5) If someone identifies himself as an “official” in a ministry, get his precise title. (6) What’s wrong with a company doing an environmental impact assessment on its own project? Be alert to conflicts of interest