As a project manager, you facilitate meetings by defining objectives, guiding discussions, and keeping the group focused on goals. Organize the agenda, encourage productive conversations, and follow up with a summary and next steps. Always welcome feedback to improve project outcomes.

Organizing and Leading Effective Meetings

Once your meeting is planned and organized, the next step is to hold the actual meeting. Before your next meeting, refer to this meeting facilitator checklist.

• Define the meeting objectives;
• Translate those objectives into a planned agenda;
• Confirm that the right people will attend;
• Assign pre-work so that everyone is prepared.

4 Steps for Preparing an Effective Meeting

Move through this step-by-step process to learn how to organize a successful meeting and arrive prepared.