What to Ask When You're Invited to a Meeting
Here are five questions that you must ask before agreeing to
attend a meeting.
1) Where is the agenda? A meeting without an agenda is like a
journey without a map; it will always waste your time. Once you
have the agenda, make sure that it consists of more than a list
of words because this is almost useless. The agenda for an
effective meeting will provide a complete description of how the
meeting will proceed.
2) What is the goal? Is the chair seeking an agreement, a
solution, or a plan? Knowing the goal gives you head start on
participating effectively. Be cautious of meetings that are held
just