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[Meeting Setup & Strategy](https://help.projectmanda.com/meeting-setup-strategy?hsLang=en) July 17, 2025 # Creating clear and actionable Meeting Agendas. A well organised agenda turns a meeting from a time-waster into a focused, productive session. It sets clear expectations, guides the conversation, and keeps everyone on track to reach the meeting's goals. **Why should you create an agenda for every meeting?** Meetings take up your team’s time, so it’s important to make them as effective as possible. Here’s why having an agenda is a must: - **Keeps Everyone on Track**: An agenda outlines what you’ll talk about and in what order, so everyone knows what to expect and what needs to be achieved. - **Helps People Prepare**: When you send out an agenda in advance, attendees can come prepared, leading to more meaningful discussions and ideas. - **Keeps the Meeting Focused**: By setting time limits for each topic, the meeting stays on schedule and avoids wasting time on off-topic discussions. - **Makes Follow-Up Easy**: After the meeting, the agenda serves as a reminder of what was discussed and what actions need to happen next. **What should go in a meeting agenda?** The details might change depending on the meeting, but here’s a simple structure that works for most: - **Meeting Goal**: Clearly state the purpose of the meeting and what you want to accomplish (e.g. *Talk about Q3 marketing strategies and decide next steps*). - **Date, Time, and Location**: Include the basics - when and where the meeting will be held (virtual or in-person). - **Attendees**: List who should be there, including any required or optional guests. - **Agenda Items**: Write down each topic you want to discuss in order of importance, with a rough idea of how much time each will take (e.g.*Q3 marketing strategy (30 mins)*). - **Time Limits**: Allocate a specific amount of time for each topic to keep things moving. - **Responsible People**: Assign someone to lead each discussion item to keep things organized and make sure everything gets covered. - **Pre-reads**: Include any documents or links attendees should look at before the meeting. - **Action Items**: Leave space to write down who’s responsible for each task and when it’s due. - **Notes**: Allow space for questions, thoughts, or ideas to revisit later. **Best tips for great agendas:** - **Send It Early**: Share the agenda ahead of time so everyone has a chance to prepare. - **Stick to the Time**: Keep the meeting on track by following the time limits for each topic. - **Review Actions**: At the end of the meeting, go over the action items to make sure everyone knows what’s next. By following this simple structure, you’ll have a meeting agenda that helps everyone stay focused, organised, and productive! **Helpful Resources:** [7 meeting agenda examples](https://www.zoom.com/en/blog/meeting-agenda-examples/) [Customisable meeting agenda templates](https://create.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/agendas)[Meeting agenda examples for better meetings](https://www.spinach.ai/blog/meetings/meeting-agenda-examples) - [Getting Started](https://help.projectmanda.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Ask Manda](https://help.projectmanda.com/getting-started?hsLang=en#ask-manda) - [Meeting Setup & Strategy](https://help.projectmanda.com/meeting-setup-strategy?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Understanding Meeting Formats](https://help.projectmanda.com/meeting-setup-strategy?hsLang=en#understanding-meeting-formats) - [Agenda Templates](https://help.projectmanda.com/meeting-setup-strategy?hsLang=en#agenda-templates) - [Calendar Tips](https://help.projectmanda.com/calendar-tips?hsLang=en) - [FAQ](https://help.projectmanda.com/faq?hsLang=en) - [Settings](https://help.projectmanda.com/settings?hsLang=en#main-content) - [Enterprise Connection](https://help.projectmanda.com/settings?hsLang=en#enterprise-connection) - [Technical Support](https://help.projectmanda.com/technical-support?hsLang=en) [![project\_manda\_logo](https://help.projectmanda.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled-2.png?width=230&height=50&name=Untitled-2.png "project_manda_logo")](https://projectmanda.com/) [mailto:support@projectmanda.com](mailto:support@projectmanda.com)