Planning Meetings
What is the purpose of a meeting agenda?
A. To assign blame for unfinished tasks
B. To entertain the group
C. To outline topics to be discussed and keep the meeting on track
D. To record minutes from other meetings
To outline topics to be discussed and keep the meeting on track
True or False? Meetings are always more effective when they are longer and include as many topics as possible
False
True or False? Effective meetings should come to a clear and logical ending
True
When is the best time to schedule a meeting focused on brainstorming or problem-solving?
A) Friday afternoon
B) Right after lunch
C) Early in the morning
D) Early mornings on Monday
Early in the morning
True or false, meetings can also allow for members to observe each other's nonverbal cues.
True
What should be done to conclude a meeting successfully?
A. Summarize the discussion and decisions
B. Identify specific actions and assign responsibility
C. Set deadlines for the future and follow up on them
D. All of the above
All of the above
What is one effective way to avoid scheduling a meeting during conflicting events?
A) Schedule the meeting for the same time every week
B) Randomly pick a time and inform attendees later
C) Check the central calendar or offer multiple date/time options
D) There is no possible way to avoid scheduling a meeting during conflicting events
Check the central calendar or offer multiple date/time options
To split participants into smaller groups, hosts can use _____ rooms.
A. Waiting
B. Breakout
C. Private
D. separate
Breakout
When handling disputes, you _____ avoid taking sides and summarize viewpoints _____.
A. must, aggressively
B. should, neutrally
C. could, loudly
D. might, unfairly
When handling disputes, you SHOULD avoid taking sides and summarize viewpoints NEUTRALLY
Which of the following is not a purpose of meetings?
A. Collaborate
B. Plan projects and other Activities
C. Reviewing details of a plan
D. Communicate
Reviewing details of a plan
Which type of meeting does not have an agenda provided?
A. Solving problems
B. Making Decisions
C. Planning
D. Sharing information
Solving Problems
After a meeting is over, the official written record of the meeting is referred to as the:
A. Notes
B. Minutes
C. Record
D. Details
Minutes
Why is starting a meeting on time important?
A. It allows the meeting to end early
B. It shows you value punctuality and respect attendees time
C. It gives people more time to arrive late
D. It impresses upper management
It shows you value punctuality and respect attendees time
Whether in person or online, optimizing this aspect of the meeting helps reduce distractions and encourages participation...
meeting setting
What should be created to transform meeting discussions into achievable steps by assigning tasks and setting deadlines?
Action Plan