# PTE RTS #17: Motivating Lab Group Members

Respond to a Situation #17 - Level 3 - Feeds Speaking

> Read the situation and listen to it. You have 10 seconds to prepare, then 40 seconds to respond as if you were speaking to the person in it.

You have been assigned to lead a lab experiment group, but some group members have not been attending the preparation meetings. You need their cooperation to complete the task on time. What would you say to motivate them to participate?

## Answer

Hi, everyone! I wanted to talk about our lab experiment because we're coming up on some important deadlines. I've noticed a few people haven't been able to attend the preparation meetings, and I completely understand that schedules can get busy. But to make sure we finish the experiment successfully and on time, I really need everyone's input and cooperation moving forward. Could we try to attend the next meeting as a full group so we can divide the tasks fairly and address any challenges together? It'll make the process smoother for all of us, and I'm confident we can achieve a great result if we all pitch in.

## Explanation

A successful response acknowledges the importance of the group's collective effort, highlights the specific impact of their absence on the project timeline, and proposes a collaborative solution to encourage future attendance.

## Hints

- Focus on the shared goal of the experiment and how their specific input is vital for success.
- Clearly explain the consequences of missing meetings on the project deadline without sounding accusatory.

## Transcript

You have been assigned to lead a lab experiment group, but some group members have not been attending the preparation meetings. You need their cooperation to complete the task on time. What would you say to motivate them to participate?

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