AGENDA IN MEETING

AGENDA

An agenda is a list of meeting activities in the order in which they are to be taken up, by beginning with the call to order and ending with adjournment. It usually includes one or more specific items of business to be discussed.

WHY AGENDA?
Prepares

chairman Prepares attendees Creates an interest Clearly defines objectives Provides a valuable organizational tool

AGENDA INCLUDES
Meeting date, time, location General information Agenda items with background/goals Old/New Business Summary/ Assignments

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

Purpose Place: location, time, date, call-in number (as indicated) Invitees Time for introductions, as needed Topics Timing and scheduling Defining responsible person (s) Wrap up

BENEFITS OF AGENDA

Complete Discussion Goals

Assists in Communicating Important News Provides Equal Opportunity to Contribute

Organizes Meeting