The next step is to convene the CTA meeting. The room should be large enough to accommodate about 20 people comfortably. Seating arrangements can be flexible, but should encourage discussion.
Experience shows that seating around a table is effective.
Ideally, intended invitees can be given early notification of the date of the meting with a post card that requests that the date be saved and that a letter of invitation is forthcoming. A more formal invitation should follow with additional details about the time, place and purpose of the assessment. Click here for an example of an invitation letter and a sample agenda for an initial CTA meeting.