Business Meetings:
The Main Points That Should Be Covered by an Agenda:
The agenda is prepared before the meeting and is sent out to all the attendees. It is a list of topics that will be put forward for discussion.
An agenda needs to include:
- a brief description of the meeting objectives
- a list of the topics to be covered
- a list stating who will address each topic and for how long.
- The time, date and location of the meeting and any background information participants will need to know to hold an informed discussion on the meeting topic. More here.
Minutes are required in order to:
- Confirm any decisions made
- Record any agreed actions to be taken
- Record who has been allocated any tasks or responsibilities
- Prompt action from any relevant attendees
- Provide details of the meeting to anyone unable to attend
- Serve as a record of the meeting's procedure and outcome. More here.
Taking minutes is more difficult than you would think.
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