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Capturing What People Say: Tips for Recording a Meeting

  

Tools & Checklists

Contributed by Jenette Nagy and Bill Berkowitz Edited by Jerry Schultz

Tools
Checklist


Tools

1. Meeting summary sheet: the minutes alternative: Here's a quick and easy way to supplement the minutes and to keep track of meeting results. A volunteer can easily fill this out at the end of each meeting.



MEETING SUMMARY SHEET

I. Basic Information

Meeting of___________________________________________________

Date and Time________________________________________________

Place_______________________________________________________

Persons Presiding_____________________________________________

Persons Present______________________________________________

 

II. Decisions Made






III. Follow-Up Responsibilities (who will do what by when)

 

PERSON

TASK

DUE







IV. Incomplete Items (Next Steps)



Summary Prepared by________________

 

Date Prepared______________________

Checklist

___You understand the advantages of recording the meeting.

___You understand the different options available for recording a meeting.

___You understand when recording is less necessary.

___You understand when written notes are best.

___You understand when conditions favor tape-recording.

___You understand when visible recording is best.

___You understand the qualities necessary for a recorder.

___You understand the importance of having the proper tools (Markers, butcher paper, tape, an easel).

___You know how to work effectively with the group.

___You know what is necessary to record.

___You know how to record most effectively.

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