Engage in a meeting with staff. This can be undertaken in the workplace or as part of a simulated environment. Take the role of leading the meeting with staff members who have financial decision-making authority. You must explain the wastage you identified in the previous activity and put forward your recommendations and priorities for a future budget. You must: Demonstrate strong communication skills to make sure that details of priorities are outlined and understood by everyone Outline potential benefits and disadvantages of the identified budget recommendations and priorities Discuss budget requirements and seek and provide feedback Discuss desired budget outcomes with team members, including potential impact on customer service levels and colleagues, and provide direction on improved resource use Discuss setting priorities for an upcoming budget