Send to KindleLeading Meetings – The Minutes
We talked about the importance of time management when leading meetings and now we’re going to discuss the minutes. But, in this case, minutes doesn’t refer to time but the notes that are distributed after the meeting.
Minutes comes from the word minute (my-newt) as in small. They’re called minutes not because of time, but because they are supposed to be a short synopsis of what was covered. They are the final step in leading effective meetings.
As meeting chair, you’re responsible for the minutes. You can write them yourself or assign someone else, but they are still your responsibility.
In addition to the short overview of what transpired in the meeting, the minutes should also record who was assigned to do what, and when that assignment should be completed.
Minutes should be written as soon as possible after the meeting. The longer you wait, the more you’ll forget. The same is true for the other participants. Timely minutes will help make the meeting more effective.
Minutes are not about time, but take the time to do the minutes.
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