Think back to a recent small-group meeting that you attended. Jot down some key information about the meeting:

1. Who called the meeting?

2. What was it about?

3. Was there an agenda?

4. Was the purpose of the meeting accomplished?

5. After the meeting, were minutes distributed that outlined tasks and deadlines?

6. During the meeting, what role did you play all or most of the time (leader, scribe, facilitator, etc.)?

7. What could have been done to make the meeting more effective?

Now work with a partner to compare notes on the meetings you attended to identify similarities and differences in meeting organization and outcomes