Møteleder

Møteleder is a Norwegian term that translates to "meeting facilitator" or "chairperson" in English. A møteleder is responsible for guiding and managing a meeting to ensure it is productive and efficient. Their role typically involves setting the agenda, keeping the discussion on track, encouraging participation from all attendees, managing time, and summarizing decisions and action items.

The primary objective of a møteleder is to facilitate effective communication and decision-making within a group. This includes creating an environment where all participants feel comfortable expressing their opinions and contributing to the discussion. A skilled møteleder can help to prevent meetings from becoming disorganized, dominated by a few individuals, or sidetracked by irrelevant topics.

Key responsibilities of a møteleder often include: preparing the meeting agenda in advance, distributing it to participants, opening the meeting at the scheduled time, introducing the agenda items, and ensuring the discussion stays focused on the objectives of each item. They also manage the flow of conversation, intervene if discussions become unproductive or confrontational, and ensure that all necessary points are covered.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the møteleder typically summarizes the key decisions made, clarifies any action items, assigns responsibility for these actions, and sets deadlines. They may also be responsible for follow-up to ensure that action items are completed. The effectiveness of a meeting often depends significantly on the skills and preparedness of the møteleder.