Overview

Types of Business Meetings

Types of meetings are important communication tools used differently depending on the purpose in business activities. Each meeting has a clear purpose and optimal facilitation method, such as progress management through regular meetings, strategic decision-making through decision meetings, and creative idea generation through brainstorming. Selecting the appropriate meeting format enables improved organizational productivity and effective decision-making.

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code	slug	name	description	category	duration	frequency
01	regular-meeting	Regular Meeting	A meeting held regularly to report and share work progress and decisions.	Cadence Meeting	15-60 minutes	Daily, Weekly, Monthly
02	progress-meeting	Progress Meeting	A meeting to check project or work progress, share issues, and discuss countermeasures.	Project Meeting	30-90 minutes	Weekly, Bi-weekly, As needed
03	decision-making-meeting	Decision-Making Meeting	A meeting for making important management decisions and strategic choices.	Decision Meeting	45-120 minutes	As needed
04	brainstorming	Brainstorming	A generative meeting for creating new ideas and solutions.	Creative Meeting	60-90 minutes	As needed, Periodic
05	problem-solving-meeting	Problem-Solving Meeting	A meeting to analyze the causes of issues and discuss fundamental solutions.	Problem-Solving Meeting	60-120 minutes	As needed
06	kickoff-meeting	Kickoff Meeting	A meeting held at the start of a project or initiative to share goals and roles.	Project Meeting	60-180 minutes	At project start
07	retrospective	Retrospective	A meeting for reflection and learning after a project or period ends.	Retrospective Meeting	60-90 minutes	At project end, Periodic
08	one-on-one	One-on-One Meeting	An individual meeting between manager and subordinate to discuss career and issues.	Development Meeting	30-60 minutes	Weekly, Bi-weekly

A classification of major types of business meetings and their purposes.