Decision Terminology

This is a glossary of terms used in meetings. You can find more information on specific topics by clicking on their links.

Key Terms:

Affirmation

A statement made to make everyone feel better.

See Examples

Agenda Item

A thing to talk about, often with little to no actual significance.

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Brainstorm

When someone else's idea is clearly superior, but you need to pretend to think of it yourself.

See Brainstorming Techniques

Collaboration

When everyone works together, but really, you're all doing it alone.

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Other Topics:

Meeting Minutes Action Items Decisions Conclusion and Dismissal Adjournment and Pretentiousness Aftermath and Bureaucracy