From agenda to action: The role of the meeting leader.

Meetings are crucial for collaboration, strategizing, and decision making in any workplace, professional organization, or community agency. The effectiveness of a meeting relies significantly on the leader's skills. Occasionally, individuals are assigned or elected to positions with minimal preparation for running an effective meeting. This article explores the stages of planning and executing an organized meeting and highlights the leader's role in guiding the meeting effectively to ensure its goals are met.