Meeting

Words used in Meetings

Meeting Agenda

A structured outline distributed beforehand that details the objectives, discussion topics, and time allocations for a gathering.

Meeting Minutes

The formal written record summarizing discussions, decisions made, and assignments agreed upon during a session.

Action Items

Documented tasks and deliverables assigned to specific individuals with designated deadlines following discussion.

Quorum

The minimum number of members required to be present to legally conduct official business and vote on binding decisions.

Parking Lot (Meeting Strategy)

A visual space or list used to capture relevant but tangential points to prevent derailment while preserving ideas for later review.

Daily Standup

A brief, time-boxed check-in where participants share recent accomplishments, current plans, and immediate blockers.

Sprint Retrospective

A post-project or cycle review dedicated to evaluating team processes, identifying successes, and formulating improvements.