An agenda, also called a docket or a schedule, is a list of activities in the order they are to be taken up, from the beginning till the adjournment. An agenda helps in preparing for a meeting by providing a list of items and a clear set of topics, objectives, and time frames that are needed to be discussed upon.
An Agenda normally includes the following elements −
● Meeting Agenda Title − at the top; preferably center-aligned
● Meeting Information − Description of the purpose
● Objective − description of Agenda
● Date − for maintaining records of correspondence
● Location − the place of meeting
● Time − the actual time of commencement of the meeting
● Meeting Type − brainstorming or Discussion or Assessment
● Time of Arrival − time to begin the meeting
● Time of Adjournment − time the meeting ends
● Attendees − Number of people present, with their names
● Preparation for Meeting −
ü Please Read − instructions to be followed
ü Please bring − things supposed to be carried that day
ü Action Items −
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ü Last Action |
ü Responsible Authority |
ü Due Date |
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ü New Action |
ü Responsible Authority |
ü Due Date |
ü Other notes − other instruction or information to be taken down.