A Simple Guide to Meetings and Minute Taking

Book excerpt: Never again be daunted by the prospect of writing the minutes at your meetings. This practical guide will help you to complete the task confidently and efficiently. Minute taking is about more than just taking and transcribing notes at a meeting. Good minute taking involves: § Sending a clear and accurate agenda in advance of the meeting § Using the same numbering system for the agenda and minutes § Sticking to the agenda and not drifting onto other topics § Being properly prepared § Knowing what to capture, rather than writing everything that was said § Choosing the right style of agenda and minutes for your meetings § Knowing when and why minutes should be altered Minute taking is a skill that everyone can acquire, but like any other skill it has to be learnt and then practiced. A Simple Guide to Meetings and Minute Taking will take you through each stage of the meeting cycle. At the end of this book you will know what needs to be done, and when.