Question

You are relatively new to the company and have been asked to chair the next senior management meeting.

Answer 1

Firstly, the purpose of the meeting has to be known. As the person who is going to chair the meeting, the knowledge about the purpose of the meeting is essential. Then, it should also be known whether:
1.the meeting is formal or informal,
2.who will be attending the meeting,
3.what agendas should be distributed and how
4.who will set up and organise the venue (the chairperson often does not do this)
5.what information you need to provide for them and
6.who speakers or presenters for the meeting are
7. who should be asked to take minutes and how you will distribute whether there are any legal requirements to consider