FAQs Minutes Writing

What is Minutes Writing Regarding Meetings?

One of the professional activities we do at work is to attend meetings. Important decisions may be taken at meetings.

Keeping track of what transpired in meetings is done through notes or records called Minutes.

This a formal written document keep record of meetings like when it was held, who attended, what decision were taken,   who is responsible and what  follow up actions are to be taken.

How many Types of Minutes?

Narrative Minutes

Decision Minutes

What should be Tone and Tenor?

Minutes are crisp, clear and error free and usually written in past tense.

Numbering helps in for easy and effective reference

It is impersonal and clear.

What Information is included in the format of minutes?

Purpose

Time Date

Name of Organization / Chair

Members present

Agenda 1.

Topic

Relevance Background

Discussion

Resolution/Decision

Action

Agenda 2.

Topic

Relevance Background

Discussion

Resolution/Decision

Action

Please repeat for additional agendas

Closing time

These details may be shared with other members also serves as reference point for future meetings.

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