EFFECTIVE

COMMUNICATIONS
Business meeting etiquette  
and 
conducting meetings
 Group 10

Drishti Mehta Priyansh Srivastav Ishita Uniyal

Sanchit Agarwal Shashank Dhole

 Introduction What is business meeting etiquette?
What is Etiquette ?

Etiquette in simpler words is defined Business meeting etiquette

as good behaviour which distinguishes refers to the standard of
behaviour expected in the
human beings from animals. workplace during meetings.
Human Being is a social animal and it Meeting etiquette, like regular
is really important for him to behave in business etiquette, encourages
an appropriate way. Etiquette refers to attendees to behave
behaving in a socially responsible way. professionally and respectfully.
 Why is meeting etiquette
important?

Achieving Establishes a Professionalism

immediate goals framework
 RULES for meeting
etiquettes
1. Be on time
2. Make introductions
3. Have a strong agenda
4. Sit appropriately
5. Speak up
6. Understand the unwritten speaking
rules
7. Don't save all your questions for the
end.
ATTITUDE in a business meeting.

Consider Your Audience Watch Your Tone Be Careful About Context

 Some tips for more
productive meetings
1. Keep minutes
2.Ask for Feedback
3.Invite the right people, and state
which attendees are optional
4.Adopt a mandatory video-on
policy
5.Share the mic
6.Find a tool that works for you
Improving business meeting etiquette

1. Arrive Early

2. Be Thoroughly Prepared

3. Take Regular Breaks

4. . Follow the Dress Code

5. . Speak in Turn

6. Keep Calm
 Unprofessional Conduct during meetings

Showing a lack of Coming to the meeting

under the influence of
respect drugs or alcohol

Using foul Complaining Violating

language confidentiality
Etiquettes of Conducting a business meeting
Tips for the Leader
• Have a written agenda
• have bullet points in your
notes.
• Be aware of your
attendees' body language
Tips for the Attendees
• Make sure your cell phone
is on silent or turned off
• Be direct
• Don't linger in the meeting
room longer than
necessary
 Two Things to Do After Every Meeting

Make Meeting Notes FOLLOW UP

COMMITMENTS
 Conclusion
Respect is always earned and never
demanded; proper business meeting etiquette
is indispensable to a successful meeting
setting.
In simple words we can say that business
etiquette is simply about feeling and showing
kindness and respect for those around. It is
about exercising good judgement because
your manners will make the difference!!