Brent Sordyl's blog

Jefferson made sure to show up with meticulously prepared architectural drawings, detailed budgets for construction and operation, a proposed curriculum, and the names of specific faculty he wanted to import from Europe. No one else in the room was even remotely as prepared; the group essentially had to capitulate to Jefferson’s vision, and the University was eventually founded more or less in accordance with his plans.

(Full Story: Thomas Jefferson and preparing for meetings)

1. Clarify purpose and aims
2. Create an agenda
3. Schedule the meeting
4. Post and send out agenda
5. Circulate supporting information
6. Make room arrangements
7. Arrange for recorder

(Full Story: What to do Before a Meeting – Office of Quality Improvement)