An agenda, also called a docket or a schedule, is a list of activities in the order they are to be taken up, from the beginning till the adjournment. An agenda helps in preparing for a meeting by providing a list of items and a clear set of topics, objectives, and time frames that are needed to be discussed upon.

Format of an Agenda

An Agenda normally includes the following elements −

●      Meeting Agenda Title − at the top; preferably center-aligned

●      Meeting Information − Description of the purpose

●      Objective − description of Agenda

●      Date − for maintaining records of correspondence

●      Location − the place of meeting

●      Time − the actual time of commencement of the meeting

●      Meeting Type − brainstorming or Discussion or Assessment

●      Time of Arrival − time to begin the meeting

●      Time of Adjournment − time the meeting ends

●      Attendees − Number of people present, with their names

●      Preparation for Meeting −

ü  Please Read − instructions to be followed

ü  Please bring − things supposed to be carried that day

ü  Action Items −

ü  Last Action	ü  Responsible Authority	ü  Due Date
ü  New Action	ü  Responsible Authority	ü  Due Date

ü  Other notes − other instruction or information to be taken down.