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Decision-making meeting:  is usually held by a group/team which has relevant authority to make a formal decision on specific issues such as recruitment  or investment.

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Decision-making meeting:  is usually held by a group/team which has relevant authority to make a formal decision on specific issues such as recruitment  or investment.

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1. Preparation
2. Planning
3. Time to discuss (questions/ information)
4. Time to make decision.
5. Time to review.

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1.Definition
This is the act of certain entities (e.g. people) passing information from one to another. This could be done electronically or through certain systems

2. The types of items that would be discussed at this type of meeting?
The items to be discussed in information sharing meeting are usually upcoming changes, new products and techniques, or in depth knowledge of a domain.

3. Possible reasons to hold this type of meeting

Brainstorming

Communication more effectively

sharing information in organization

Discuss problems and make decisions

4. Where to hold it?
Seminars Places or Panel Debates Situation, depending on the number of audience, and better with presentation tools.

5. How many people might be involved?
There is no restriction or quorum for number of attendees. But there are usually two main roles: the presenter(s), and the audience members. Presenter is in a position of authority, like a manager passing on information or instructions to subordinates, or a subject matter expert sharing her knowledge with those present. The role can also fall on a keynote speaker, members of an panel, or project leader, to name just a few. Audience members make up the bulk of participants in information sharing meetings. Depending on the meeting size, there may be as many as hundreds, or even thousands, of audience members present. Their level of interest, and motivation to absorb the information shared, is highly dependent on their motivation for attending. In some cases they have chosen to attend out of their own interest, while in other cases they are required to attend by their employer, professor, or other authority.

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1. Status update meeting is to update and align a team or department on the current state of a project.
2. It involves contributions from each participant
3. Make contribution not only when sharing their own information but also when listening to update
4. Common meeting type
5. Includes regular team and project meetings - discussion on current updates, task progress, challenges and next steps.
6. Common activities in these meetings: problem solving, prioritization and task assignment.

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Definition:

Team building meetings should combine work with fun, featuring team building activities that let team members share experiences together, get to know each other in new ways, and build trust and communication channels to tap into when completing their tasks.

Purpose:

get everyone on your team working well together, and moving towards the same goals

improve the way the team members work together.

Fostering a collaborative team environment

Aligning everyone’s efforts

Unifying distributed teams

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” – Henry Ford

Stages involved in Team Building meeting:

Forming:

In this Stage, People get to know each other and their roles and get oriented.

Storming:

This is where members’ assertiveness may surface, where differences of opinions, roles, and competition among factions will likely enter as members become more comfortable in expressing their views.

Norming:

Gradually, the team moves into the norming stage. This is when people start to resolve their differences, appreciate colleagues' strengths, and respect your authority as a leader.

Performing:

In this stage, trust, commitment, and forward movement have improved to a point where the team is performing in a viable fashion. Continued improvement will follow as need be.

How to make the team building meeting more effective:

Identify what to focus on

Include everyone

Make it important

Make it fun and engaging

Celebrate team successes

Include tailored activities that fits every member

Common Challenges in Team Building Meeting:

Work Conflict

Lack of engagement in activities

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Problem Solving Meetings are oriented around solving either a specific or general problem, and are perhaps the most complex and varied type of meetings.

Primary Goal

Agreeing on the most optimal solution

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1. The key objective of problem solving meetings is to find the most optimal solution or reach the best compromise that can resolve an issue facing the group or organization
2.In order to do this the group first has to identify possible solutions, and then evaluate these based on relevant requirements and criteria.

4 Step Process for a Problem Solving Meeting

List and brainstorm every potential cause for the problem or challenge.

Brainstorm possible resources to help.

List and brainstorm every potential solution or approach

Recommendation for action

Common Challenges in Problem Solving Meetings

·      Identifying the real problems

·      Intra-group conflicts

·      Defensiveness

·      Time pressure