Introduction
What are Meetings?
Meetings are where two or more people gather to discuss one or more topics, often in a formal setting.
Purposes of Meetings
There can really be diverse purposes for meetings. Some of which can be for: Commemorating a milestone or accomplishment Engaging in meaningful dialogues in order to reach decisions To learn new things or acquire new skills To generate new ideas and develop new ways of thinking To hear reports from certain individuals To consult and get feedback on issues To plan strategies needed to achieve objectives To gain co-operation and support for the plans
Types of Meetings
There are different types of meetings. Most meetings fall into one of four category types, namely:
1. Report and information oriented meetings
2. Decision making and problem solving meetings
3. Creative and brain storming meetings
4. Training and skill building meetings
Meetings may also be: Ad Hoc Meetings – These are meetings which take place at short notices to deal with a problem that has arisen. Formal Meetings – These are meetings which have set procedures. They are planned and run in an agreed way. Examples of such would be school staff meetings, an AGM of a club or monthly growth meetings of a business. Virtual Meetings – This is where a number of participants may not be physically present for the meeting; however they are still able to participate in it via use of a video connection, commonly known as video conferencing. AGM
When arranging a meeting the sources of information may include the individual requesting the meeting, other colleagues and organisational procedures for arranging a meeting.
A meeting agenda ensures that the meeting will be a productive use of everyone's time. It can focus the attendee’s efforts and provide a structure to accomplish the meeting purpose. It defines outcomes, and important information, attendee roles and responsibilities and a meeting timeline. It allows attendee’s to prepare for the meeting as it is made available a week before. It also works as a checklist of those attending, goals and topics for discussion to make sure that all the necessary information is covered and keeps team members focused on the specific goals and stay on track with the subject matter.
Informal meetings are where there is no agenda but you know you will be questioning
Meetings management involves a variety of different activities. Before a meeting has begun the office administrator should make sure that he/she has booked a room for the meeting and that it is in accessible location so that it allows access for anyone who is disabled and it complies with all current government legislation. The secretary should make sure that all the equipment is already set up in the room and check it is in good working order. For example: a computer and a projector if there are going to be presentations of any kind. There should also be sufficient refreshment available. An agenda which contain: Apologies, minutes of the previous meeting, matters arising, any other business and the date of the next meeting. This is sent to all attendees of the meetings in advance so they know what is being discussed.*
Group Dynamics. The meeting was formal and it commenced exactly at eleven o’ clock and ended exactly at twelve o’ clock. However, once the meeting was over, members could stay for informal
meetings to debate issues before making a final decision. In handling routine tasks, he was
Board or Steering Group meetings to discuss strategic issues/direction. These meetings have a Chair person and the discussion and actions are recorded. Agendas and minutes
Regular managers meetings-to keep the manager updated on organisational information,CQC information, look at paper work or new paper work to be implemented , staffing, HR, Training, Finance, Purchasing and supplying each meeting will include all manger from each home and area managers, operations manager, managing director, maintenance manager, finance manager, training manager, and HR manager,
The meeting was held in a conference room with an oval table and comfortable wheelie chairs. There was a white board in
For example as the event manager I would inform my deputy manager when they need to go into the Year 8 assembly to inform them what is happening, when it is happening and to give them the information needed to them about the event. If we did not do this then everyone would be confused on what they had to do to prepare for the event, and also everything that needed to be taken care of so that event was a success was done.
* Function Lunch meeting: this way of communication might be suitable for senior management member as for a monthly meeting in
The basic purpose of meeting of a sensible pioneer or supervisor will be on making such a social undertaking which can finish a strategy gainfully and satisfactorily chairmen in an association should focus on making the current get-together to a choice gathering.
This would list the venue, date and time, speaker, contact details. An agenda of the meeting would be the best way to send out these details as it lists all that information and lets attendees knows how the meeting will be run.
A Conference can be described as a meeting for consultation, exchange of information and discussion. Some conferences have only a few delegates while others have several hundred. They may be held on behalf of a political party, to create a new image, launch a new product, communicate to employees or make some kind of public announcement. Venues vary and may include a hotel, dedicated conference venue, college or university campus.