#minute taking

Can You Support My Live or Hybrid Event on Zoom, Teams or On-Site? The short answer is yes. The long answer is this guide, which removes stress long before your event begins. Event organisers often carry one question that shapes the success or failure of the entire meeting. “Can we actually run this session with interpreting, captions and note taking without something falling apart?” I hear this…

How To Take Minutes (What Minute Taking Is and What It Is Not) Every important meeting needs a record of what was said and agreed. Without it, details fade and decisions get lost. Minute taking is how you keep meetings productive, accountable, and organised. At its core, minute taking is the process of writing down the key points of a meeting. It records who attended, what was discussed, what was…

The Final Minute That Changed Everything: Why Expert Note-Taking Can Make or Break Your Case In every important meeting, hearing, or negotiation, there comes a moment that slips by unnoticed by most in the room. It may be a hesitation before someone answers a question. A shift in tone. A sudden clarification. A subtle contradiction. These moments often occur when attention is waning, when…

The Difference Between Note Taking, Minute Taking, and Transcription—And Why You’re Probably Using the Wrong One Confusion breeds curiosity. You’re in a meeting that could reshape your business. Key decisions are made, people agree to new initiatives, and objections come to light. But once the meeting ends, something shifts. Days later, no one can remember who said what. The official record, if…

Why Minute Taking Is Essential for Effective Meeting Follow-Up The decisions you make today could define your success tomorrow. But what happens when those decisions are lost in the chaos of poorly documented meetings? Let’s take a look at why minute taking is essential. Transform your meetings into actionable results with professional minute taking that ensures clarity, accountability, and…

How Outsourcing Note-Taking and Transcription Saves Your Business Time and Resources Efficiency and productivity are crucial for staying competitive. Outsourcing tasks like note-taking and transcription can significantly enhance your company’s operational capacity. By delegating these time-consuming tasks to skilled professionals, your team can focus on core activities that drive growth and…

Help! I’ve been asked to write minutes at a meeting

First things first…. don’t panic!

Meeting are a fun place to be – so long as your not the one being grilled 🙂 and remember the chair is always nice to the minute taker because you have their back.

My name is Katrina Summerfield and I was the minute taker for The Commissioner of The Met Police for 10 years and trained the current team of minute takers.

I have 5 top tips that will help you whilst…