Amending meeting minutes is an important yet often misunderstood aspect of board governance. Ensuring that the historical record accurately reflects the decisions and discussions of a board is crucial, but so is maintaining clarity in each set of minutes. When it...

1. Review the agenda The meeting agenda provides the structure for the meeting and is therefore a handy guide to which topics will be discussed and in which order. Understanding the agenda helps you anticipate what information will be shared and what needs to be...

It’s no secret that not everyone is fond of meetings, but whether you dread them or love a good brainstorming session, they’re an unavoidable part of any office routine. From informal team check ins to structured board meetings, the element they have in common is the...

Executive minutes Executive minutes summarise the details of a meeting for senior executives who need to understand the gist of the discussion and outcomes but do not have time to get into the full details of the debates. They provide a high-level overview, focusing...

iBabs’ State of Meeting Management report for 2024 found that more than a fifth (22%) of respondents to the survey spent over half of their working week in meetings. However, only 65% of those questioned confirmed that someone took and distributed meeting minutes in...

When it comes to complaining about wasted time at work, meetings are one of the biggest offenders. We spend too much unnecessary and unproductive time in meetings, the meetings aren’t organized or structured, and people don’t come prepared for them when invited! Sound...

Voting is an essential responsibility for condominium corporation owners. Owners who live in a condominium vote to determine the outcome of important community decisions, including amendments to governing documents, electing the board of directors, and more. Critical...

Minutes of meetings constitute the record of deliberations and decisions of a duly constituted committee, task force, working group, etc. They maintain an accurate record of an officially convened meeting. Together with the agenda and associated documentation, minutes...