Top Tips
When Preparing for a Meeting
* Know what the meeting is about – if you
don’t then ask!
* Read the papers beforehand
* Know what you want to get out of the
meeting
* Decide what your input will be/what you
will say and when
* Assess the need/appropriateness of you
attending – delegate to a student representative/nothing to input
* Research – Committee members at the
meeting, arguments, context, other members viewpoints
* Check you’ve carried out your action
points
* Put an item on the Agenda if appropriate
* Pre-meet with appropriate
stakeholders/people
* Make sure you’ve gone to the toilet!
Top Tips
when at a Meeting
* Follow the agenda and tick off as you go
along
* Ask for clarification if you’re confused
* Don’t watch the clock!
* When talking keep on topic – concise and
to the point – don’t waffle!
* Have the confidence to contribute
* Give the collective viewpoint not simply
your own
* Don’t panic – take your time
* Note your own actions on a piece of
paper/a to do list
* Keep your cool – don’t let others intimidate
you
* Bring appropriate issues to the meeting
and don’t personalise them
Sent – Received – Understood – Accepted –
Acted Upon
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