Business Communication for

Career Readiness
High Impact Business Writing
Module 3

with Sue Robins, M.S.

 Lesson 1: Agendas
Learning Objectives

• Know the basic structure of an agenda

 Lesson 1: Agendas
Learning Objectives

• Know the basic structure of an agenda

• Be able to select an appropriate agenda
format
 Lesson 1: Agendas
Learning Objectives

• Know the basic structure of an agenda

• Be able to select an appropriate agenda
format
• Write an effective agenda
 Agenda Components
Date, Time & Location
Duration
Purpose
Advanced Prep Guidelines
Items for Discussion
Attendees
Person responsible for each
discussion item
Approx. Time per Item
Wrap up/Action Items
Format
 Format
Depends upon:
– Amount of advance notice
– Context
– Single or recurring
meeting
– Purpose of the agenda
Creating an Agenda
Creating an Agenda

Priorities
Creating an Agenda

Priorities

Logical flow
Creating an Agenda

Priorities

Logical flow

Timing