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Make a formal invitation, usually in person or by telephone at least two weeks in advance.

Send a follow-up confirmation note and agenda after attendance has been confirmed.

Send a reminder. Have an assistant call to remind attendees about the meeting, or mention it to them yourself, in conversation.

Prepare an agenda in advance to: determine what items you want to cover; communicate to participants what is to be considered and what is expected of them;  [...] Read more