preliminary agenda
[/ˌprɪˈmɪnəri əˈdʒɛndə/]
nounpl: preliminary agendas
agenda preliminar
1. A tentative or draft list of topics, items, or business to be discussed or addressed at a meeting, conference, or event, subject to changes before final approval
The preliminary agenda for the board meeting includes discussions on budget allocation and strategic planning.
A agenda preliminar para a reunião do conselho inclui discussões sobre alocação de orçamento e planejamento estratégico.
2. An initial outline of proposed discussion points or action items that may be modified based on stakeholder input
We distributed the preliminary agenda to all participants two weeks before the conference.
Distribuímos a agenda preliminar para todos os participantes duas semanas antes da conferência.
The preliminary agenda is a standard administrative practice in both Brazilian and American business cultures. In Brazil, formal meetings often require circulating the 'agenda preliminar' in advance to allow stakeholders time to prepare and suggest modifications. In the USA, this is commonly done in corporate board meetings, academic conferences, and government proceedings. The practice reflects organizational transparency and democratic participation in decision-making processes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
set the preliminary agenda
preliminary agenda at a glance
circulate the preliminary agenda
subject to preliminary agenda approval
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