what is an informal meeting?
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What is an informal meeting?
far less heavily planned and regulated
no minutes, a chairperson and a set agenda.
take place in a casual setting
What is an informal meeting like?
like a coach having a quick and opportune chat
during the non-playing period
about broad issues
What is the purpose of an informal meeting?
discuss issues not appropriate in a formal meeting.
designed to make participants feel free to speak their mind
greater degree of spontaneity and flexibility.
What are the different types of informal meeting?
One-on-One: just two people meet.
Team Meeting: a project team joins together to discuss their project
Informational Meeting: large groups of people join together to receive an instruction
What’s involved with informal meetings?
no formal requirements
easier to arrange than formal ones
more things can be discussed
Where do informal meetings fit into the management function?
way for managers to meet with their staff
flow of information can go both ways
lower level staff are able to share their own ideas
How do informal meetings impact on organisational goals?
allowing participants to share thoughts and ideas which may not be fully developed yet
able to discuss these ideas before formally presenting them.
What terms are used in conducting informal meetings?
Impromptu – Meetings called immediately, or with very little notice.
Ad Hoc –little planning - based on a single issue
Procedures –few (if any) rules associated with informal meetings.
http://www.skillmaker.edu.au/informal-meeting/
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