DK Essential Managers: Managing Meetings

Choosing the Right Type of Meeting

There are many types of meeting – formal and informal – and each type suits a particular purpose. For this reason, you must decide which type is most likely to achieve your purpose before you begin to make arrangements and notify participants.

Always think carefully about the type of meeting you need to hold.

Considering factors

Once you have decided that you need to hold a meeting, the next step is to consider a number of factors, such as the urgency of the meeting. Should it be held immediately? Who needs to attend? What do you want to achieve from the meeting? Bearing in mind these questions and your core ...