ABSTRACT
Formal meetings will have been set up in advance. They may take place to discuss some aspect of the project you are working on, if it only concerns the work of one team member, but they are more likely to be for reasons such as the formal tracking of work progress, appraisal or counselling. Some of the types of formal meetings you may encounter are covered later in the session.
Informal meetings might happen in the corridor, or at the desk of one of the people taking part. Sometimes it might be appropriate to find a quiet, or neutral space, such as a meeting room, or perhaps some comfortable seating in a coffee area. The question, or comment that gives rise to the meeting will probably determine the location that seems most appropriate.
