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They can also serve to notify or remind individuals of tasks assigned to them and/or timelines.  \nGood minuting is a deceptively difficult and time-consuming task which is often under-valued. It is far more than an administrative formality. Key skills of a good minute taker include being able to:  \n• listen to multiple voices at the same time and capture both their arguments and tone.  \n• summarise an argument accurately and record decisions taken and action points on which to follow up.  \n• identify which parts of the discussion are material and should be recorded.  \n• have the confidence to ask for clarification where needed.  \n• have the confidence to stand firm when someone asks them to deviate from what they believe tobe an accurate record.  \nA key factor affecting the ease of minuting a meeting is how well it is chaired. The quality of papers presented to the meeting is also important.  \nMinutes can take at least as long, often twice or three times as long, to draft minutes as the meeting itself took. Each organisation will have its own approach for minute writing.  \nDo not be intimidated by the term “minutes” as this can be misleading. The Board or Committee does not require a record of its meeting proceedings minute by minute. However, it is important to capture the essence of the meeting, including details such as:  \n• Decisions made  \n• Identification and tracking of action items  \n• Next steps planned  \nIt is important to clarify expectations in regard to the type of detail expected within the minutes for the various types of meetings i.e. Board level, Assurance Committees, Sub-Committees, Groups, Task & Finish Groups, Advisory Groups.  \nThe Board or Committee agenda will provide a useful guide or outline for taking notes and preparing the minutes, with the order and numbering of items on the minutes reflective of those on the agenda.  \nBefore taking notes, it is important to understand the type of information that needs to be recorded atthe meeting. As a general rule, all meeting minutes will need to include the following:  \n• Date and time of the meeting, including the mechanism through which it was held (ie in person, virtually, etc)  \n• Names of the meeting participants and those unable to attend (e.g. apologies)  \n• Declarations of interests  \n• Acceptance or corrections/amendments to previous meeting minutes  \n• Progress on actions from previous meeting  \n• Decisions made about each agenda item (e.g. , actions taken or agreed to be taken, next steps, outcomes)  \n• Any other business  \n• Date and time of next meeting.  \nUse the Health Board’s standard minute template customised to the agenda for the meeting. This will make it easier to jot down notes, decisions, etc. under each item as you go along. If you are taking notes by hand, consider including space below each item on the template for your hand-written notes, then print these out and use this to capture minutes.  \nBefore the meeting, ask the Chair to provide a brief summary of the outcomes of discussions, and any decision made, at the end of each agenda item, including any items to be raised for alert, assurance and to advise the Board/parent Committee about. This will not only give attendees the opportunity to agree or suggest amendments to the summary but will also clarify the outcome of discussions for the minute taker.  \nChecked off attendees as they arrive. If an attendee is not known to the minute taker, through the Chair, it is advisable for everyone to introduce themselves at the start of the meeting or circulate an attendance list that they can check-off themselves.  \nRecord decisions as well as notes on action items as soon as they occur to be sure they are recorded accurately.  \nRequest clarification, if necessary. For example, if discussion on an item moves on without making a decision","cbCaifDpCJGBSOcZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifDpCJGBSOcZ","pdf",155658,"English","# Minutes are a meeting record\n## Purpose and value of good minuting\n# Core skills of a good minute taker\n## Listening, summarising, and identifying material points\n## Clarification and maintaining an accurate record\n# Preparing to take notes\n## Chairing, agenda guidance, and meeting types\n## Standard information to include\n# Minute writing process\n## Timing and house-style requirements\n## Reported speech, numbering, and responsibility\n## Decision recording and background context","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of meeting minutes?\",\"answer\":\"Minutes provide a tangible record for participants and a source of information for those unable to attend, and they help notify or remind individuals of tasks and timelines.\"},{\"question\":\"What skills are essential for a good minute taker?\",\"answer\":\"A good minute taker listens across multiple voices, accurately summarises arguments and captures decisions and action points, identifies material discussion, asks for clarification when needed, and holds firm to record accuracy.\"},{\"question\":\"What information should standard meeting minutes include?\",\"answer\":\"Minutes should include date and time (and the attendance mechanism), participant names and apologies, declarations of interests, acceptance or amendments to prior minutes, progress on actions, decisions per agenda item, any other business, and date/time of the next meeting.\"}]","Minute Taking Guidance - Minute Writing | PDF"]