Understanding Meeting Types and Features

What is a key feature of formal meetings?

• They are always held outdoors.

• They require a formal approach with notice of meetings sent out.

• They never have a chairperson.

• They do not require minutes.

Which of the following is an example of a formal meeting?

• Briefings

• Training sessions

• Annual General Meeting (AGM)

• Team meetings

What is typically not required in informal meetings?

• Agenda

• Ad hoc short notice

• Team discussions

• One to one interactions

Which of the following meetings is most likely to have formal arrangements for travel and/or accommodation?

• One to one

• Board meetings

• Team meetings

• Briefings

What is a common feature of informal meetings?

• Fixed process

• Chairperson’s briefing

• No fixed process

• Minutes and action points

Which type of meeting is likely to include a chairperson’s briefing?

• Training sessions

• Conferences

• One to one

• Briefings

What is a characteristic of an Extraordinary General Meeting?

• It is always informal.

• It requires no notice.

• It is a type of formal meeting.

• It is held daily.

Which of the following is not typically associated with formal meetings?

• Minutes

• Action points

• Ad hoc short notice

• Agreement of all present on the draft before sending out minutes

Which type of meeting is most likely to be called at short notice without a fixed agenda?

• Disciplinary or grievance hearings

• Extraordinary general meetings

• Briefings

• Board meetings

What is a common feature of disciplinary or grievance hearings?

• They are informal.

• They do not require minutes.

• They are a type of formal meeting.

• They are always held online.