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PLANNING AN EFFECTIVE ANNUAL MEETING One of the most common features of any organization is meetings. However, of all the meetings that an organization can have, the annual meeting is one of the most important. This is the gathering that gives the opportunity to stimulate corporate performance, ensure that everyone involved is aligned with the company's goals, and position the company for investments and continuity. It's therefore important that maximum groundwork is put into the planning of such a meeting. An annual meeting needs to stand out and be as effective as possible. There are a number of important questions that need to be asked and measures that need to be followed before an annual meeting can be held. Here, we've put together the best strategies you can follow to plan an effective annual meeting for your organization. Set Clear Goals Setting your goals clearly is a no-brainer in the corporate world. Before anything, ensure that the desired results of the meeting are clearly pointed out. These goals will align with the company's goals and they'll help outline the structure that the meeting will follow. Goals look different for different organizations. For instance, some organizations may be more concerned about fostering solidarity and collaboration amongst stakeholders. This will reflect in the agenda and outline of the annual meeting. From the goals of an annual meeting, it'll be easier to create an agenda for the whole meeting. Create Meeting Themes From the meeting goals, you can identify your major themes for the meeting. Decide on your main message, the current and prospective issues that should be discussed, and ensure that the themes flow and align with each other through the different aspects of the meeting. Prepare a Meeting Script With an annual meeting script, you can create a detailed arrangement of the meeting. From the timeframe for the meeting and agenda, to the speakers, breaks, and internal control measures, it'll ensure that the goals of the meeting are met. An agenda book should also be created with details of presentations, speakers, motions and everything else relating to the agenda. Assign Detailed Tasks For an annual meeting to be effective, there are a number of tasks that need to be carried out. Ensure that there's a detailed record of these tasks, with timelines and deadlines, checklists, and assignees, all in detail. Most times, the use of software makes the record-keeping as efficient as possible. Select and Brief the Speakers Pick out and brief your speakers beforehand. This ensures that they prepare their presentations to align with meeting goals and scripts. You may decide to pair speakers to save time and ease tension, advise them on the main issues to speak on, and ensure that their presentations are ready beforehand. You can also prepare possible questions that can come up to ensure the speakers have an adequate presentation for you. Create a Control Book A Control Book is a central source where all information relating to the annual meeting is recorded
