Tips for Successful Meetings

To the extent possible, try to give attention to the tips suggested here. They are generally applicable to all types of meetings, that is internal and external meetings in the business, government, academic, and volunteer sectors. 

Invite Only the Necessary People Avoid the it would be nice to have them there thinking. Those who need to know the results of the meeting, but do not need to participate in the meeting, can receive copies of the minutes. 

Provide an Agenda Prior to the Meeting The following memorandum is an example of an agenda that would be distributed prior to a meeting. Note the following features  

Surveying (see memorandum, included as Attachment A, for alternatives and some pros and cons) (B. Level).  

Design criteria (see pages from State code included as Attachment B) (U.R. Liable). 

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