Outline the various tasks that a meeting leader must perform.

What will be an ideal response?

(1) The leader must call the group together by finding out when everyone can meet. (2) The leader should develop an agenda for the meeting. (3) The leader should determine if a quorum will be present at the meeting so that business can be conducted. (4) To start the meeting, the leader will call the meeting to order. (5) The leader will either keep notes or delegate another attendee to take notes during the meeting. These notes might be made visible to others during the meeting to help create structure. (6) The leader will decide when to take a vote if one is necessary. (7) The leader will prepare a final report of the meeting once it is completed.