What is the difference between a briefing and a meeting?

A briefing is a gathering where the audience is brought up to speed on an issue of importance. A meeting is a group of people who meet to share ideas.



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Greet your audience and introduce yourself. State the subject, focus and purpose of your briefing. Depending on your audience and the nature of the briefing, tell the audience you are happy to answer questions during the briefing or ask them to wait until its conclusion to ask questions.

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The most fundamental, the information briefing, aims to inform the listener and gain his or her understanding. The second type, the decision briefing, aims to obtain an answer or a decision.

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A briefing is designed to provide information quickly and effectively about an issue. It is often used to influence decisions or offer solutions. Briefings can be delivered as short written documents or presented in person. You should prepare in the same way for both.

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A briefing assignment has four steps:
  • Analyze the situation. This includes analyzing the audience and the occasion by determining: ...
  • Construct the briefing. The construction of the briefing will vary with its type and purpose. ...
  • Deliver the briefing. A successful briefing depends on how it is presented. ...
  • Follow-up.


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A briefing is a presentation, but it has something that sets it apart. A briefing is simply a short presentation with a specific, narrow purpose. Briefings are generally of four types: Information, Decision, Project, and Staff.

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