Should you be given a meeting agenda before the meeting?

frantic1960 · 11-13-2008 , 08:14 AM

Hi. I'm new here so hello to you all.

My sister has requested a meeting which has been agreed over issues with 2 students she had given work placements to. She set out all the points in letters sent to their college. She has received a reply that they would like a meeting in a couple of weeks time with all individuals invloved in attendance. A few questions.

1. Do the 2 students have to be in the meeting? (my sister would really rather they were not)

2. Prior to the meeting, should my sister be givin an agenda/order of minutes so she can digest and make points other than 'going in blind'

Thanks,

Frantic1960

Libby Huffman · 11-13-2008 , 09:02 AM

Hi Frantic1960,

Well...there's no rule that says the two students have to be in attendance, so it's really between all the parties involved as to whether or not they are included. It may better for those two to be there so that there is no miscommunication.

As for an agenda; I would highly suggest there be one. However, if your sister is the one requesting the meeting, she would need to provide that to the rest of the participants. We have an excellent article titled "How to Create an Effective Agenda" that will also link you to our agenda template. I hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.

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11-13-2008 , 08:14 AM
frantic1960 Offline OA Spectator Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 1	Should you be given a meeting agenda before the meeting? Hi. I'm new here so hello to you all. My sister has requested a meeting which has been agreed over issues with 2 students she had given work placements to. She set out all the points in letters sent to their college. She has received a reply that they would like a meeting in a couple of weeks time with all individuals invloved in attendance. A few questions. 1. Do the 2 students have to be in the meeting? (my sister would really rather they were not) 2. Prior to the meeting, should my sister be givin an agenda/order of minutes so she can digest and make points other than 'going in blind' Thanks, Frantic1960

11-13-2008 , 09:02 AM
Libby Huffman Offline Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 483	Re: Should you be given a meeting agenda before the meeting? Hi Frantic1960, Well...there's no rule that says the two students have to be in attendance, so it's really between all the parties involved as to whether or not they are included. It may better for those two to be there so that there is no miscommunication. As for an agenda; I would highly suggest there be one. However, if your sister is the one requesting the meeting, she would need to provide that to the rest of the participants. We have an excellent article titled "How to Create an Effective Agenda" that will also link you to our agenda template. I hope this helps. Let us know how it goes.


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