meettypen

Meettypen is a German-language term used in organizational contexts to refer to the different kinds or categories of meetings. The concept encompasses the purpose, structure, and expected outcomes of a gathering, and is used to guide planning and facilitation. While there is no single universal taxonomy, practitioners commonly classify meetings by why they are held and how they are conducted.

Common meettypen include: status update meetings (such as daily stand-ups or weekly updates) to share progress; decision or approval meetings to authorize actions or commitments; planning meetings to set goals and next steps; problem-solving or brainstorming sessions to generate options and solutions; information-sharing meetings to disseminate knowledge; and training or onboarding sessions, as well as social or relationship-building meetings.

Meettypen can be distinguished by several dimensions, including purpose, participants, formality, duration, and delivery method. They vary in whether they are conducted in person or virtually, whether they are formal decision-making events or informal discussions, and whether they are recurring on a schedule or convened ad hoc.

Design and execution guidance for meettypen emphasizes clear objectives, prepared pre-reads, and time-boxed sessions. Effective meetings typically feature a structured agenda, defined roles (for example facilitator and note-taker), explicit decision criteria, and documented follow-up actions. Aligning the meeting type with the intended outcome helps improve efficiency and accountability.

See also: meeting management, agenda design, facilitation.