How to take meeting minutes: The Process

How to take meeting minutes: The Process

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...
What Are And Why Take Meeting Minutes?

What Are And Why Take Meeting Minutes?

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...
Types of Meeting Minutes

Types of Meeting Minutes

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...
How To Take Meeting Minutes: The Ultimate Guide

How To Take Meeting Minutes: The Ultimate Guide

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...
Top 10 Tips for Writing an Agenda 

Top 10 Tips for Writing an Agenda 

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...