Business Meeting Agenda Item Person Things Discussed Responsible

At most business meetings, each "attendee" (person who participates in a meeting) is given a copy of the agenda. The agenda lists each item of business and the approximate length of time that will be "devoted to" (set aside for; intended for) each topic.

A business meeting agenda "typically" (usually) begins with a "call to order," where the "facilitator" (the person who leads the meeting) asks for everyone's attention and officially starts the meeting.

The next item on the agenda is often review and approval of the "minutes" (written notes) from the last meeting. Sometimes someone is asked to read the minutes "aloud" (with a spoken voice, so everyone can hear) before everyone votes to approve the minutes.

The rest of the agenda is often divided into three parts: "old business," "new business," and "other items." Under old business, people report on what they have done related to things that are discussed during each meeting, or that were discussed in the last meeting. Under new business, the facilitator presents new items of business that need to be discussed. Under "other items," people are invited to "bring up" (begin discussing) anything else that was not listed on the agenda.

Throughout the meeting, someone is "tasked with" (responsible for) making a list of the "action items," or things that must be done before the next meeting, as well as who is responsible for each action item. Toward the end of the meeting, that person reviews those action items to make sure everyone understands who is responsible for doing what before the next meeting.

The end of the meeting is usually spent identifying the date, time, and location of the next meeting.