> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.fariaedu.com/meetings-that-matter-a-whole-school-approach/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.fariaedu.com/meetings-that-matter-a-whole-school-approach/unit-4-create-and-customise/whole-school-planning-final-questions-to-consider.md). # Whole School Planning: Final Questions to Consider ## Preparation * How do we begin to prepare for our meetings? * What difference does it make when they happen suddenly? * How do you prepare for meetings you didn’t expect to be in? * What are the needs of the people involved and how can they be accommodated? * Does choosing the physical meeting space matter? * How do we help participants prepare? Is an invitation enough? * How can we prepare the physical meeting space for a productive meeting? ## Goal Setting * Whose goals are prioritised? * How do you measure the success of a meeting? * Do people always have the skills or tools they need to achieve the goals set? * How do you set realistic goals? * Who do the aims of the meeting benefit the most? * Is there equity in the setting of goals? * Who gets to set the goals for the meeting?
## Equality and Inclusion * Are we considering the wide spectrum of personal, emotional and social characteristics of the people attending the meeting? * How did this consideration form part of our preparation? * How can we use the physical meeting space to show this has been thought about? * What will be done if equality and inclusion is compromised in the meeting? * Do we feel comfortable talking about issues that may impact the meeting space under this heading? ## Tools and Technology * What are the effects of meeting on an online platform for different participants? * How can we carry on meetings when the technology fails? * How do we create safe spaces to meet online? * How do you provide training to staff who feel less proficient when using technology? * Who decides which technology to use? * Does this technology take into consideration the needs of those attending? ## Bias and Judgements * How do preconceived notions find their way into the meeting space? * Why do we need to be aware of our own values? * How do judgements get communicated in meetings? * How do judgements affect the outcome of our meetings? * How do you provide training to staff to help them consider how their own judgements may influence communication? * Are there safe ways to challenge others at your organisation?