Pre-Meeting Checklist

Checklist helps you plan your meeting to ensure it will be efficient, focused and productive.
 
  • Mark all that apply.
  • Is the meeting really needed?
  • What do you plan to accomplish at the meeting?
  • What needs to be on the agenda?
  • Establish priorities. The most important items should be covered first.
  • Should the meeting be social, informal, or formal?
  • Who should attend the meeting?
  • Does any information needs to be circulated before the meeting?
  • The agenda should be written and distributed in advance to all attendees so they can come prepared.
  • When should the meeting take place?
  • Where should the meeting take place?
  • What equipment, for example, audiovisual equipment or blackboards, is needed at the meeting?
  • Do pens, pencils, or paper need to be provided?
  • What kind of room arrangement, such as a circular table or square table, would work best?
  • How will the events be recorded?
  • Are refreshments needed?
  • Do you need to hold pre-meeting briefings?
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    See also our Meeting Checklist