The above ten suggestions are just a few examples of how important attention
to detail and schedules can be to the success of a meeting.
Summary
In How to Plan a Meeting, you have learned the basics of planning and
preparing meetings. Following these suggestions will ensure that your next
sales meeting, convention, or major client presentation is completed with few
problems.
The way a company plans and executes large meetings
and presentations sends messages to clients and
prospects about the professionalism of a company and
its staff. The impression created can influence whether
or not prospects do business with your company.
Ensure the success of your meeting by:
Preparing a written, detailed plan for the preparation of the meeting
using the above ten suggestions
Assigning a time-line for each step in the plan with sufficient room
between to allow for the normal changes and adjustments that are
always necessary
Checking off each step as completed
Preparing notes on what was completed because of the glitches that
occurred before, during, or after the meeting (for example, the
reimbursement of costs, or issuing a written apology). Keep good
notes so nothing is forgotten.