Planning and Structuring Effective Meetings

This page examines how meetings are structured in a formal situation. It explores how good preparation and an effective chairperson may contribute to the success of a meeting, giving a sense of direction or purpose. Some meetings leave the participants feeling they have wasted their time as little has been achieved and this can be due to many reasons. This page looks at the reasons why meetings may be less successful and provides help and advice to enable you to get the most out of the meetings you're involved with.