Meeting Effectiveness

Plan Preparation:
• What is the purpose of the meeting?
• Who should attend?
• What outcomes do we need to get to?
• What information do attendees need in advance?
• Agenda:
o Topics
o Presenters
o Timelines
• Location, room set up and requirements
Do During the meeting:
• Agree on agenda
• Assign roles
o Leader
o Time-keeper
o Scribe/note taker
• Agree on norms (behaviour, interruptions, confidentiality, participation)
• Agree on decision making process
• Stick to agenda and timelines; “Park” other items that come up
Chaeck Summarize and Evaluate:
• Summarize conclusions, decisions, who has agreed to do what by when, time of next meeting
• Conclude with assessment of what went well and opportunities for improvement
Act After the meeting:
• Carry out assignments, follow up on action items
• Collect information required to develop the next agenda
   

 

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