12th Grade Business Meeting Lesson Plan

Topic: how to start business meeting

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, you will be able to plan and run a productive business meeting.

Materials

• agendas
• minutes from previous meetings
• whiteboard and markers
• note cards and pens for participants

Warm-up

• ask students to share their experiences with business meetings. What are some common mistakes that are made during these meetings?
• ask students to brainstorm a list of items that should be included on an agenda for a business meeting.
• review the list of items and discuss the importance of each item.

Direct Instruction

• discuss the purpose of a business meeting, which is to discuss and make decisions related to business.
• discuss the importance of having an agenda for a business meeting, which helps to ensure that all topics are covered and helps to keep the meeting on track.
• discuss the proper etiquette for business meetings, including proper attire, how to introduce oneself, and how to address others.

Guided Practice

• have students work in small groups to create an agenda for a fictional business meeting.
• have each group present their agenda to the class and discuss the reasoning behind their choices.

Independent Practice

• have students create an agenda for a real business meeting for their school or community.
• have students present their agendas to the class and explain their choices.

Closure

• have students reflect on the importance of having an agenda for a business meeting and how it can help keep the meeting focused and on track.
• ask students to share any interesting or insightful observations they made about the process of creating an agenda.

Assessment

• observe students during the process of creating the agenda and provide feedback.
• assess students' ability to create an agenda for the business meeting and their ability to present and lead the meeting.