Meeting Vocabulary

They are like the goals you set before a meeting starts. It is what you hope you can do during the meeting.

• agenda

• show of hands

• objectives

• comment

• consensus

If you have a ___, please raise your hand rather than speak out.

• agenda

• show of hands

• unanimous

• comment

• consensus

When everyone takes a vote without speaking. When you want a group of people to show you their opinion quickly.

• agenda

• show of hands

• unanimous

• brainstorm

• consensus

When everyone votes for the same idea or opinion. No one has any different idea.

• agenda

• show of hands

• unanimous

• brainstorm

• consensus

It's the plan you make before the meeting. It shows what topics you will discuss, who will speak and what goals you need to complete.

• agenda

• objectives

• adjourn

• brainstorm

• consensus

Let's take a few minutes and ___ some ways we can cut costs this year.

• agenda

• objectives

• adjourn

• brainstorm

• consensus

After a discussion, everyone needs to agree on the best idea.

• show of hands

• objectives

• adjourn

• brainstorm

• consensus

It means the same as ending, finishing or completing the meeting.

• show of hands

• objectives

• adjourn

• brainstorm

• consensus