What are best practices for effective business meetings in English

The best practices for effective business meetings in English include clear planning and preparation, defining the purpose and agenda, ensuring active participation, managing time effectively, and following up on action items. It is important to assess whether a meeting is necessary, choose the appropriate form of meeting (in-person, virtual, or hybrid), and create a comfortable environment that supports psychological safety for open communication.

Key practices to consider:

• Before the meeting: Clearly outline the meeting objective, prepare an agenda, invite only necessary participants, and distribute materials in advance.
• During the meeting: Start on time, encourage participation, keep discussions on track, assign roles (e.g., facilitator, note-taker), and summarize key points.
• After the meeting: Document decisions and action items, distribute minutes promptly, and follow up on tasks.

Using polite and clear English communication, avoiding jargon, and confirming understanding are crucial for international and English-speaking participants to ensure effectiveness.

These insights come from comprehensive guidelines researched in various professional and academic contexts on how to plan, conduct, and follow up on meetings to make them productive and inclusive. ^{11, 13, 14}

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[3]: http://www.leia.org/LEiA/LEiA VOLUMES/Download/LEiA_V4_I2_2013/LEiA_V4I2A02_Stroupe.pdf