| Word | Type | Pronunciation | Definition |
| agenda | noun | /əˈdʒendə/ | the list of things that need to be done or discussed |
| Please look over the agenda prior to the meeting. | |||
| minutes | noun | /ˈmɪnɪts/ | notes of what is discussed during a meeting |
| John will be taking the meeting minutes. | |||
| mandatory | adjective | /ˈmændəˌtɔri/ | Required |
| This is a mandatory meeting. | |||
| brainstorm | verb | /ˈbreɪnˌstɔrm/ | a discussion to think of new or unique ideas |
| Let’s brainstorm ways to fix this problem. | |||
| confidential | adjective | /ˌkɑnfɪˈdenʃ(ə)l/ | something that must be kept secret |
| What we are going to discuss today is strictly confidential. | |||
| strategy | noun | /ˈstrætədʒi/ | a plan for achieving something |
| We need to develop a strategy to increase sales. | |||
| recap | verb | /ˌriˈkæp/ | to describe what has occurred or has been decided |
| Let’s recap what we discussed today. | |||
| collaborate | verb | /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/ | to work with someone to achieve something |
| Please collaborate with the Asia team on this project. | |||
| absent | adjective | /ˈæbsənt/ | not present |
| Jack was absent from today’s meeting. | |||
| address | verb | /əˈdres/ | speak to or about |
| I need to address a situation that just occurred. | |||
| recommend | verb | /ˌrekəˈmend/ | to suggest that something is good |
| Can you recommend a good sushi restaurant? | |||
| feedback | noun | /ˈfidˌbæk/ | comments about something or someone |
| Please provide your feedback by end of day today. | |||
| proposal | noun | /prəˈpoʊz(ə)l/ | a formal plan or suggestion |
| Can you look over my marketing proposal? | |||
| conference | noun | /ˈkɑnf(ə)rəns/ | a large meeting, sometimes lasting a few days |
| There is a three day conference next year in Ohio. | |||
| objective | noun | /əbˈdʒektɪv/ | main goal |
| What is the objective of this meeting? | |||
| conference call | noun | /ˈkɑnf(ə)rəns kɔl/ | a meeting done online or by phone |
| Please join me for a conference call from 10-11 am tomorrow. | |||
| interrupt | verb | /ˌɪntəˈrʌpt/ | to stop someone when they are speaking or working on something |
| Sorry to interrupt, but can I ask you a question? | |||
| consensus | noun | /kənˈsensəs/ | agreement among a group |
| Can we come to a consensus on how to move forward? | |||
| input | noun | /ˈɪnˌpʊt/ | advice or information given to help in making a decision |
| Can I get your input about this problem? | |||
| deadline | noun | /ˈdedˌlaɪn/ | a date or time when something needs to be done |
| The deadline for this project is quickly approaching. | |||
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