Business Documentation
How to Write Meeting Minutes
A simple guide to writing clear meeting minutes with decisions, action items, owners, and deadlines.
Quick answer: This guide explains the purpose, required sections, preparation steps, and common mistakes for this document type.
Purpose of meeting minutes
Meeting minutes record what was discussed, what was decided, who is responsible for each action, and when each action is due.
Recommended format
Include meeting title, date, attendees, agenda, discussion summary, decisions, action items, owners, deadlines, and next meeting details.
Common mistakes
Do not write every spoken sentence. Focus on decisions, responsibilities, open issues, and follow-up actions.
Suggested document structure
Use a simple structure: document title, purpose, scope, responsibilities, required information, step-by-step content, review section, approval, and revision history.
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