Out-of-Scope

Matters that are not within the predefined boundaries of the meeting’s purpose are considered “out-of-scope.” Clearly defining the scope of a meeting is essential to ensure that discussions remain focused and relevant to the meeting’s objectives. When participants bring up topics or issues that are out-of-scope, it can lead to tangential discussions and potentially derail the meeting’s productivity. Skillful facilitation involves gently redirecting discussions back to the intended scope and addressing out-of-scope matters separately or in a more suitable context.