Writing Effective Meeting Minutes (Kevin Varnes)

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Whether you are recording notes in class or recording meeting miuntes we have all had those uncomfortable pains in our hands. I am going to give everyone some good tips on how to ease the process and give your writing hand a break. When taking down information we all ask ourselves one thing, what do I need to record and what should I leave out? Meeting minutes are very important and will remind you of what your role is in the project that you are involved in. When recording your meeting minutes it should be known that you are not to record everything that is said just highlight the important information. The information that should be recorded are decisions that are made in the meeting and tasks that are assigned to each person. It is important before the meeting to have the tools you need that will help you most. Whether it is a tape recorder, a laptop, or the simple pen and paper make sure you are fully prepared. After the meeting review your notes to make sure the information is clear while it is still fresh in your mind. Here are a few other important tips to think about when recording meeting minutes. It is important to focus on the action statements and not the discussion. Make sure that you number the pages so that you keep the information in order. If your notes are boring and bland that is a good thing keep it simple. Finally, once you type your notes have them reviewed by someone you trust and you have official Written effective meeting minutes