Which statement best defines a timed agenda?

• A. An agenda with no time limits for any item.
• B. An agenda that is approved after the meeting begins.
• C. A list of meeting items with a period of time assigned to each.
• D. A document that records only decisions, not discussion items.

Answer: (C)

Timed agendas focus on allocating a specific duration to each item on the meeting agenda. This option describes a list of meeting items with a period of time assigned to each, which is exactly what makes an agenda timed—it sets how long each topic should take and helps the facilitator keep the meeting on track. The other statements miss that timing element: one describes an agenda with no time limits, another refers to approval timing rather than scheduling, and the last describes the minutes rather than the planned topics. Using a timed agenda helps ensure important topics get covered, keeps the meeting efficient, and respects participants’ time.