Access to an EMIS system is not always necessary, but often useful. Consider keeping a play system up to date for user group activities. The first meeting must have a very basic agenda. Introductions, objective-setting and devising a plan for future meetings will be enough to keep everyone talking for the first meeting. It is important to remember the value of visiting and re-visiting topics which may seem routine.
Different practices have different approaches to the most 'mundane' topics.
Consider what your objectives are for this group in the long term. In considering any module, look at the information management issues to make implementation the most effective. Appendix A gives some ideas for topics. 2.5 Invitations Then, write out to the practices you wish to invite with a copy of your draft agenda. You might also consider advertising the meeting on the NUG Web site.