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Writing a Meeting Agenda

List time, topics and people.

Examples

  • 10:00 Welcome
  • 10:15 Budget

Key rules

  • An agenda lists the time, topic and person responsible for each item
  • Put the most important items first
  • Add the date, location and expected outcome

Common mistakes

  • 10:00 Welcome;10:15 Budget → 10:00 Welcome (Chair); 10:15 Budget review (Finance)

Use cases

  • Business meetings
  • School committee meetings
  • Team planning sessions
💡 Tip: Send the agenda a day before the meeting so people can prepare.
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