•Note-taking tips for meeting minutes

It can be difficult to take notes of a fast-paced meeting, but notes are important for making good use of meeting time. The person who takes the notes actually has a lot of control over how the meeting gets membered. Volunteer! Tips for quick notes: 2 3 4 8 7 $ What did We decide Last week? Why did we choose this? Who's responsible? Life without notes Refer to people by initials or part of their name in order to speed up notes. (add an attendee list with the legend / key in case you forget) Don't know everyone? Draw a quick Seating diagram and number people, Simples. then ask someone for help during Portraits might help breaks or right after. QDAR TODO- Nov 8, 2013- Top Make reviewing easier -TODO -1000- If you're taking notes on paper, leave space in the left margin for checkboxes, stars, or other markers. On the computer, use aLL CAPS or BOLD to draw attention. Use Keywords", "TODO" + easier AaBbCc Prioritize legibility over If t to search for, too. speed. Write fewer words, but more clearly. Block letters are easier to read than ansive. you type faster than you write, consider taking notes on a computer instead. You can project your screen so that people can refer to during the discussion. Alternatively, screen all the way your notes you can tilt your down so that it doesn't get between You & other people, and people know you're not answering e-mail. Depending or your status in the meeting, feel free to ask clarifying questions. Ex: So, who's responsible for that task? Sacha Chua