Phrases used for leading a business meeting

Welcoming/thanking the participants: - I’d like to start by thanking all of you for agreeing to meet at such short _________.

Excusing people who are absent: - Unfortunately George can’t join us today - he _________ his apologies.

Dealing with the minutes: Simon, could you please _________ the minutes today?

Outlining the agenda:- The purpose/aim/_________ of today’s meeting is...

Asking for opinions: - Monika, what are your _________ on this?

Asking for clarification/explanation: - Would you mind _________ over that again please?

Managing the discussion: I’m sorry, but I have to stop you there – we need to _________ to the agenda.

Delegating Tasks: - Rachel, could you please _________ up on …

Summarizing: - Let me _________ summarize what we've discussed today.

Closing the meeting: - Well, I think that _________ everything.