Meeting Minutes Template
- Meeting Information
- Date: [Insert date of the meeting]
- Time: [Start and end time of the meeting]
- Location: [Location or virtual platform used]
- Facilitator: [Name of the person leading the meeting]
- Note-taker: [Name of the person recording the minutes]
- Attendees: [List of attendees]
- Apologies: [List of people who could not attend]
- Agenda Items
Agenda Item | Discussion Points | Decisions/Actions | Responsible | Deadline |
---|---|---|---|---|
[Topic 1] | - [Summary of the discussion points] | - [What was decided] | [Person(s) assigned] | [Deadline] |
[Topic 2] | - [Summary of the discussion points] | - [What was decided] | [Person(s) assigned] | [Deadline] |
[Topic 3] | - [Summary of the discussion points] | - [What was decided] | [Person(s) assigned] | [Deadline] |
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Key Discussion Points
- [Agenda Item 1]:
- [Provide a summary of key discussion points]
- [Any issues or disagreements raised during the discussion]
- [Relevant proposals or suggestions discussed]
- [Agenda Item 2]:
- [Provide a summary of key discussion points]
- [Any issues or disagreements raised during the discussion]
- [Relevant proposals or suggestions discussed]
- [Agenda Item 1]:
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Action Items
- [Action Item 1]:
- Description: [What needs to be done]
- Responsible Person: [Person assigned to this task]
- Deadline: [When the task should be completed]
- [Action Item 2]:
- Description: [What needs to be done]
- Responsible Person: [Person assigned to this task]
- Deadline: [When the task should be completed]
- [Action Item 1]:
- Next Steps / Follow-up Items
- [Follow-up Item 1]: [Any follow-up actions or tasks that need to be completed]
- [Follow-up Item 2]: [Any follow-up actions or tasks that need to be completed]
- Next Meeting
- Date: [Next meeting date, if applicable]
- Time: [Next meeting time]
- Location: [Location or virtual meeting platform]
- Adjournment
- Time of Adjournment: [Time the meeting was concluded]
Common Phrases for Writing Meeting Minutes
Opening the Meeting
- "The meeting was called to order at [time]."
- "The facilitator, [name], welcomed the attendees and began the meeting."
During the Meeting
- "The discussion then moved to [topic], where [name] provided an update."
- "It was noted that [point discussed]."
- "[Name] raised a concern regarding [issue]."
Decisions Made
- "The group agreed to [decision]."
- "It was decided that [action] will be carried out by [person] by [deadline]."
Action Items
- "The following action items were agreed upon:"
- "[Name] will complete [task] by [date]."
- "[Name] is responsible for [task]."
Closing the Meeting
- "The meeting was adjourned at [time]."
- "The next meeting will be held on [date/time]."
Example of Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Minutes
- Date: February 9, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location: Conference Room A
- Facilitator: John Doe
- Note-taker: Jane Smith
- Attendees: John Doe, Sarah Lee, Tom Brown, Anna Davis
- Apologies: None
Agenda Item | Discussion Points | Decisions/Actions | Responsible | Deadline |
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Project Update | - Discussed progress of the ongoing project. | - Sarah to complete market analysis. | Sarah Lee | Feb 15, 2025 |
Budget Allocation | - Reviewed current budget, discussed new funding sources. | - Allocate additional funds for Q2. | Tom Brown | Feb 20, 2025 |
Team Collaboration Strategy | - Discussed improving communication within teams. | - Implement weekly check-in meetings. | Anna Davis | Feb 14, 2025 |
Key Discussion Points
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Project Update:
- Sarah Lee provided an update on the ongoing project. She mentioned that the market analysis is still in progress but should be completed by February 15, 2025.
- The team discussed delays in data collection and agreed to allocate more resources to speed up the process.
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Budget Allocation:
- Tom Brown presented the current budget status and proposed reallocating some funds to cover additional project costs.
- The team agreed to allocate more funds for Q2 activities, including marketing and R&D.
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Team Collaboration Strategy:
- Anna Davis raised concerns about communication inefficiencies between departments.
- It was agreed that weekly check-in meetings would be implemented to improve coordination and ensure that everyone is aligned on project progress.
Action Items
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Market Analysis:
- Description: Complete market analysis for the project.
- Responsible Person: Sarah Lee
- Deadline: February 15, 2025
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Budget Reallocation:
- Description: Reallocate funds to cover Q2 activities.
- Responsible Person: Tom Brown
- Deadline: February 20, 2025
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Weekly Check-Ins:
- Description: Implement weekly team meetings to improve communication.
- Responsible Person: Anna Davis
- Deadline: February 14, 2025
Next Meeting
- Date: February 16, 2025
- Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: Conference Room A
Adjournment
- Time: 11:00 AM