Minute-taking is often an admin’s least favorite task. I’ve heard from more than one person that they want to call in sick on the days they have meetings that require minutes. It appears that so many admins hate taking minutes because they don’t have a good...

In the world of professional associations, effective governance, transparency, and accountability are the cornerstones of success. As decision-makers, these organizations are entrusted with shaping policies, charting ambitious goals, and ensuring the collective voice...

Behind every successful and well-organized corporation stands a crucial figure, often operating behind the scenes – the Corporate Secretary. Often referred to as the “guardian of corporate governance,” the Corporate Secretary plays a pivotal role in ensuring the...

In today’s digital era, technology has revolutionized how businesses operate, streamlining processes and increasing efficiency. Professional services across various industries have embraced automation, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge tools to optimize their...

Have you ever walked into a meeting, ready to take minutes, to find the person in charge of the meeting has no idea what they are doing? They don’t know how to run a meeting, they don’t know how to make decisions, they don’t know what their role is, and they expect...

        When I ask about the task that admins hate the most, taking meeting minutes always tops the list. When the subject of artificial intelligence is brought up, admins are most excited about what AI can do to eliminate their most dreaded task....

I typically start my Minute Taking Made Easy workshops by asking my class if they like taking minutes. After a few chuckles and groans, the overwhelming response is no; they do not like it at all. I think it is fair to say that while we don’t like the task, most...

       If your Board wants to save time and streamline its meetings, consider using a “consent agenda.”A consent agenda is a group of routine discussion points wrapped into one singleagenda item. Roberts Rules of Order also calls it a “consent...

      Most people dislike taking minutes. They struggle trying to figure out what everyone is saying and what is important enough to make it to the final copy. I find the cause is they've never really been taught what to include in their documents and...

    Two and a half years ago, when we were all thrown into turmoil and asked to work from home, we had to make some major adjustments to the way in which we held our meetings. Naturally, that has affected the way we take minutes.Although most of us are...