Hi
In a meeting, the role of the chairperson is to open the meeting, structure the meeting effectively based on the agenda, give everyone an opportunity to participate and summarize key points, and make sure everyone knows what they are required to do after the meeting is over.
The following are some useful expressions for chairing a meeting.
Starting
Let's get down to business.
We'd better start.
OK, shall we make a start?
Right, let's begin.
Welcoming
We're pleased to welcome...
I'd like to welcome...
I'd like to start by welcoming…
It's my pleasure to welcome...
Introducing
I'd like to introduce...
I don't think you've met…
Can I introduce...
Stating purpose/objectives/aims
We're here today to...
Our aim is to...
I've called this meeting in order to…
The purpose of this meeting is to…
Seeking Opinion
I suggest we go round the table first.
I'd like to hear what you all think before we make a decision.
Summarising/Closing a meeting
Completing the agenda
Right, it looks as though we've covered the main areas/main points.
I think that just about covers everything.
Is there anything more to discuss?
Summarising
Let me just summarise the main points.
Shall I just go over the main points?
So to sum up...
Closing
Let's stop there.
I'm afraid we'll have to finish here.
Let's call it a day.
OK, we’ll leave it there.
More posts on meeting skills coming soon!
