Everything you need to know about minute taking — what to include, how to word it, and how to handle tricky situations. Answers from David Julian Price.
Terri of Cupertino in California, USA has asked this question. The answer is in two parts. The first is to do with legislation or laws […]
A Consent Schedule is a great tool to shorten any meeting Most meetings which people attend contain a number of items on the agenda. Some […]
The issue of apologies seem innocent enough but there can be a sting in the tail. Firstly, just what are apologies? They are NOT a list […]
One of the important considerations for meetings which last more than 2 hours is the chairs. Many venues save money on the chairs they buy and this […]
The level of light can have a considerable impact on the outcome of the meeting. The more light there is in the room, the more […]
This is one of the most common questions I receive. The answer is simple and clear – as soon as possible after the meeting. Business […]
A question has been received about the minutes of an AGM. The minutes of the AGM are approved as an accurate record at the next […]
This sounds crazy but it’s true. A meeting held in a room with windows will generate more positive discussion and ideas than a closed room. […]
Alan of Victoria has asked this question because in his volunteer group, the chairman and the secretary insist on seeing the minutes which the minute […]
Don’t ask me why, but in my more than 25 years working with people on their meetings, dog clubs and volunteer fire brigades seem to […]
This is an on-going issue for people who take minutes and people who attend meetings. What do you record about what people say? Here is […]
Denise of Perth has asked the following question: What is the situation with using a data projector in meetings for the minutes. Using a data […]
The Terminology Minefield Here are some common terms that some people are not clear about. It is by no means an exhaustive list. An expanded […]
What does the minute taker do if they don’t understand the content of the meeting? Leave it blank. Yes, you read it correctly. Leave it […]
How do I type the minutes in the most efficient way? Use a laptop at the meeting to take the minutes as the meeting is […]
How do you deal with people who mumble or people who cannot be heard in meetings? You have to be assertive and ask them […]
Minutes are not only a legal document for an organisation, they are also an historical record. Depending on your legal requirements, you need to keep […]
Many Professional Associations as well as clubs and other associations run as they always have. But new emphais on governance means that there is a […]
Exploding some myths and misconceptions and bringing your minutes and minute taking into the 21st century Minute taking has changed. The requirements and expectations of […]
Here I will be commenting on issues which arise from clients and general issues relating to everything to do with meetings. You are welcome to […]
