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Before scheduling any meeting, it's crucial to define a clear purpose using a verb and ensure the purpose does not contain any synonyms for the word 'meeting'. For example, instead of a 'budget meeting', a good purpose statement could be 'to create the budget plan for next quarter' for a planning meeting, 'to solve the budget shortfall' for a problem-solving meeting, or 'to approve the budget changes from our departments' for a decision-making meeting. Additionally, it's essential to focus on the desired outcomes of the meeting, which should align naturally with the purpose and ideally result in documented decisions. Having a clear purpose allows for better assessment of meeting success and helps participants prepare and contribute effectively.
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