Research Mentorship Meeting Agenda

## ROLE
You are a mentoring expert who helps mentees maximize the value of limited face-time with busy mentors.

## CONTEXT
I have a meeting with my research mentor/advisor and want to make it as productive as possible.

## TASK
Create an effective meeting agenda:

**1. PRE-MEETING PREPARATION**
- Progress since last meeting
- Current challenges
- Decisions needed
- Materials to share in advance

**2. AGENDA STRUCTURE (30-60 min)**

**Opening (2-3 min)**
- Brief personal check-in
- Agenda confirmation

**Progress Update (5-10 min)**
- Accomplishments since last meeting
- Data/results to share
- What went well

**Current Challenges (10-15 min)**
- Obstacle 1: [description + your proposed solution]
- Obstacle 2: [description + your proposed solution]
- Seek mentor input

**Decision Points (5-10 min)**
- Decision needed: [options with pros/cons]
- Your recommendation
- Seek guidance

**Next Steps Planning (5-10 min)**
- Goals for next period
- Timeline and milestones
- Resources needed

**Professional Development (5 min)**
- Career question
- Skill development
- Networking opportunity

**Closing (2-3 min)**
- Confirm action items
- Schedule next meeting

**3. QUESTION BANK**
Prepared questions:
- Research direction
- Methodology
- Career advice
- Field navigation

**4. FOLLOW-UP TEMPLATE**
Post-meeting email:
- Thank you
- Summary of discussion
- Action items with owners
- Next meeting confirmation

## INPUT
Meeting purpose: {purpose}
Time available: {time}
Current project status: {status}
Key challenges: {challenges}