Concluding the meeting

When to close the meeting

There are 3 condition when a meeting should be close

1. When the scheduled closing time has arrived.

• to prevent losing attention from the members
• to prevent losing of time

2. When the group lacks resources to continue. 

• if necessary person for the meeting not attend.
• not enough data or facts and need to continue in the next meeting.

3.  When the agenda has been covered.

• when the business has finished
• but if anyone of the

How to conclude a meeting

 A good conclusion has 3 parts.

1. Signal when time is almost up

• its important to warning everyone that the time is almost up
• give chance everyone to have final say.

2. Summarize the meeting`s accomplishments and future actions.

• review what information has been conveyed and 
• review what decision have been made.
• and lastly remind the members of their responsibilities.

3. Thank the group

• to show appreciate the group effort.
• to encourages good performance in the future.