Piece of string question. First is the meeting needed. Really is it really needed, will the world end if there is no meeting, will your company grind to a halt, if this meeting doesn't take place, if not then bin the idea. Otherwise all meeting should have a specified agenda, that should be despatched as soon as possible. 2 minutes probably too short 5 to 20 minutes ideal. 30 minutes stretching it. An hour or more, what did President Obama say and is the world safe for democracy? John Ashtone