Business Meeting Types
Meetings are a routine part of a business's operations; some companies may conduct them daily. But not all meeting are the same. Some are informal discussions, whereas others are formal affairs. They can be scheduled monthly, or be organized suddenly to deal with a pressing issue. Meetings serve many different purposes and have diverse setups.
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Brainstorm Meetings
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Anybody who attends a brainstorm meeting is encouraged to generate ideas and discuss these ideas with their colleagues. These ideas are then debated among attendees and altered to improve on the original idea. There is little structure in these meetings. The purpose of these meeting is to come up with new ideas to take the business forward or to come up with solutions for problems.
Decision-Making Meetings
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When a big decision needs to be made, these meetings will gather all of the major decision-makers in the organization. This meeting type is all about speed; businesses move fast, so it is important that choices are made swiftly. Having all of these key figures in a room together means a decision is reached quickly.
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Damage-Control Meetings
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This is an emergency meeting called when the business has been damaged by an unforeseen event. All the facts about this event and its impact will be put on the table, and those present must devise a plan to limit the damage. An official statement will also be created to help preserve the business's public image.
Update Meetings
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These are generally scheduled meetings that may occur weekly or monthly. The purpose is to make sure that all of the key figures in a business aware of how the company is doing. Leaders of different departments will deliver a performance report. If performance is not meeting expectations, executives may make changes to the organization.
Information Meetings
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Internal information meetings inform staff of the current operations and any future plans for the business or department. This ensures workers are kept in the loop. External information meetings deal with outside factors, such as the media, legislation or the economy, and their impact on the organization. Major figures in the company attend these meetings so they can use this information to make intelligent decisions.
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