Meeting Request Email
Professional email templates for requesting meetings. Include clear purpose, flexible scheduling, and make it easy for recipients to say yes.
⏰ Meeting Request Best Practices
- Lead time: Request meetings at least 3-5 business days in advance
- Be specific: State the purpose and expected duration clearly
- Offer options: Provide 3-4 time slot options to increase chances of acceptance
- Respect their time: Keep initial meetings to 30 minutes or less
General Business Meeting Request
Standard Meeting Request
Subject: Meeting Request - [Topic/Purpose]
Hi [Recipient Name],
I hope you're doing well. I'd like to schedule a meeting to discuss [specific topic or purpose of meeting].
I believe this conversation would be valuable because [brief reason - 1-2 sentences explaining the benefit or importance].
Would you be available for a [duration] meeting sometime next week? I'm flexible and happy to work around your schedule. Here are a few time slots that work for me:
• [Day, Date] at [Time] ([Timezone])
• [Day, Date] at [Time] ([Timezone])
• [Day, Date] at [Time] ([Timezone])
Please let me know if any of these work for you, or feel free to suggest an alternative time. [If remote: I'm happy to meet via Zoom/Google Meet/Teams - whichever you prefer.]
Looking forward to speaking with you.
Best regards,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Company]
[Contact Information]
Internal Team Meeting
Team Meeting Request
Subject: [Project Name] Team Meeting - [Date]
Hi Team,
I'd like to schedule a meeting to discuss [specific agenda items]. We need to align on [key decisions or topics].
Agenda:
1. [Topic 1] (5 minutes)
2. [Topic 2] (10 minutes)
3. [Topic 3] (10 minutes)
4. Q&A and next steps (5 minutes)
Duration: 30 minutes
When: [Day, Date] at [Time] ([Timezone])
Where: [Conference Room / Zoom Link]
Please review [attached document/link] before the meeting so we can make the most of our time together.
Can everyone make it? Please respond by [deadline] so I can reschedule if needed.
Thanks,
[Your Name]
Client/Sales Meeting Request
Client Discovery Call
Subject: Quick Chat About [Pain Point/Opportunity]
Hi [Client Name],
I hope this email finds you well. I noticed that [company] is [specific observation about their business/industry], and I thought it might be helpful to connect.
I'd love to schedule a brief 20-minute call to:
• Learn more about your current [process/challenges/goals]
• Share how we've helped similar companies [specific benefit]
• See if there's a potential fit for collaboration
Would any of these times work for you?
• [Day, Date] at [Time]
• [Day, Date] at [Time]
• [Day, Date] at [Time]
No pressure - just a casual conversation to see if we can add value. If the timing isn't right, I completely understand.
You can also use this link to book directly on my calendar: [Calendly link]
Looking forward to connecting!
Best,
[Your Name]
[Your Title] | [Company]
[Phone] | [Email]
Executive/High-Level Meeting
Executive Meeting Request
Subject: Meeting Request - [Strategic Topic]
Dear [Executive Name],
I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to request a brief meeting to discuss [strategic initiative/important topic].
Given your expertise in [area], I believe your input would be invaluable as we [context - make a decision, develop a strategy, etc.]. Specifically, I'd like to get your perspective on:
• [Key question/topic 1]
• [Key question/topic 2]
I've prepared a brief overview [attached/linked] and estimate this conversation would take about 30 minutes. I'm happy to work around your schedule and can meet at your office, via video call, or wherever is most convenient.
Proposed times:
• [Day, Date] at [Time]
• [Day, Date] at [Time]
• [Day, Date] at [Time]
Would any of these work for you? If not, please let me know what times suit you best.
Thank you for considering this request.
Respectfully,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Department/Company]
[Contact Information]
Meeting Request Email Best Practices
- Clear subject line: "Meeting Request - [Topic]" is better than just "Meeting"
- State the purpose upfront: Don't make them read to find out why
- Be respectful of time: Specify duration and stick to it
- Provide context: Explain why this meeting is valuable for them
- Offer multiple options: 3-4 time slots increases acceptance rate by 50%
- Include timezone: Critical for remote/global teams
- Make it easy: Consider including a calendar link (Calendly, etc.)
- Prepare an agenda: Shows you value their time
- Send prep materials: Let them come prepared for productive discussion
Common Meeting Request Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Vague purpose: "I'd like to pick your brain" - be specific
- ❌ No time options: "When are you free?" puts burden on them
- ❌ Too far out: Requesting 4 weeks in advance usually backfires
- ❌ No duration specified: They need to know the time commitment
- ❌ Overly long meetings: Start with 30 minutes, extend if needed
- ❌ No agenda: Wastes everyone's time
- ❌ Missing timezone: Causes confusion and missed meetings
- ❌ Demanding tone: "I need to meet ASAP" rarely works
📅 Meeting Duration Guidelines
- Quick check-in: 15 minutes
- 1-on-1 discussion: 30 minutes
- Team meeting: 30-45 minutes
- Client presentation: 45-60 minutes
- Workshop/brainstorm: 60-90 minutes
- Pro tip: Schedule 25 or 50 minute meetings instead of 30 or 60 - gives buffer time between meetings