Many group discussions differ from meetings. These are relatively informal whereas meetings are more formal in a number of ways. Discussions may have no time constraints, or structured order but where everyone needs to feel heard. A meeting has a fixed agenda and is more structured and formal.
Learn the vocabulary and strategies to be effective in both these situations.
 

• Opening the meeting – stating the purpose and outcome
• Key phrases for engagement
• Sharing and asking for opinions and clarifying a point
• Listening proactively
• Summarizing