meeting room

Where committees convene

A meeting room is a space designated for gatherings, discussions, or presentations—typically in offices, hotels, or conference centers.

Meeting rooms range from small spaces for a few people to large conference rooms with audiovisual equipment: Book the meeting room for 2 p.m.

The meeting room seats twelve.

boardroom

table

Horizontal furniture surface

whiteboard · executives · corporate · formal · decision-making · negotiation · leadership · shareholders · C-suite · directors

presentation

projector

Light-casting display device

  • screenDisplay or barrier
  • slidesMoves smoothly across surface
  • podiumRaised platform for speakers

lectern · PowerPoint · handout · speaker · audience · demo · pitch · proposal · deck · laser pointer

collaboration

brainstorming

Generating many ideas freely

markers · flip chart · ideation · discussion · breakout session · huddle · working session · cross-functional · sprint · workshop

logistics

booking

Advance arrangement secured

seating arrangement · catering · coffee · water pitcher · notepads · pens · sign-up sheet · availability · double-booked · no-show

conference

video conferencing

Real-time audiovisual communication online

webcam · microphone · Zoom · WebEx · mute button · bandwidth · time zones · international · booking system · calendar invite

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workspace type/purpose

meeting roomcubicle

Partitioned office workspace

private office · isolation booth · home office · hot desk · phone booth

spatial enclosure and privacy

meeting roomopen floor plan

Interior without dividing walls

open office · open-plan office · bullpen · common area · public space

formal vs. informal gathering space

meeting roombreak room

Staff relaxation space

lounge · cafeteria · water cooler · kitchen area · rec room

Family

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