What is defined as unfinished business in a meeting?

Unfinished business in a meeting refers specifically to items that were discussed in previous meetings but were not concluded or resolved at that time. This can include topics that were tabled for further discussion, unresolved issues, or decisions that were deferred. Identifying these items is important for continuity and ensuring that critical matters receive the necessary attention in subsequent meetings.

In contrast, new items being introduced is part of the agenda for the current meeting, while decisions made in a prior meeting refer to actions that have already been resolved and documented, making them no longer “unfinished.” Similarly, items that have been resolved are not considered unfinished business either, as they have already reached a conclusion. Thus, the definition of unfinished business is most accurately represented by items pending from previous meetings.