Minutes that hold up when somebody goes back to them a year later. Preparing before the meeting, capturing during it, and following through afterwards.
Minutes are written for the person who reads them a year later, usually to settle an argument. This covers preparing before the meeting, capturing decisions and actions accurately during it, and the follow-through afterwards that makes the record worth keeping.
Agendas, papers, and groundwork that make capture easier.
Techniques for note-taking and following fast-moving discussion.
Separating decisions and actions from general discussion.
Structuring, drafting, and editing minutes for clarity and accuracy.
Logging actions, owners, and deadlines and following them up.
Circulating, correcting, and confirming minutes as a formal record.
Committee secretaries, personal and administrative assistants, and staff responsible for minuting meetings.
None. Suited to anyone who takes minutes as part of their role.
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