Formal Meetings

Types of meetings

Purpose of meeting

Ø Passing on information;

Ø Issuing tasks or instructions;

Ø Resolving problems;

Ø Making decisions;

Ø Generating creative ideas (brainstorming).

There are informal meetings over a cup of tea, and there are large formal meetings, with an agenda, the minutes and a chairperson. Most meetings at work are formal, with a prearranged time and venue.

Board Meeting is a meeting of the Board of directors of an organization. It usually takes place at regular intervals, perhaps once a month, to discuss company business.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) is a yearly gathering of a company’s directors and shareholders to discuss business during the past year and future plans.

Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) is a meeting that can be called at any time between AGMs if shareholders’ approval is needed for immediate action.

Public Meeting is open to anyone. It may be used by government, private action or groups wishing to consult the public on various issues. There is only one main issue for discussion.

Conference is a meeting at which several presentations are given on one theme.

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