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Read more about the article I’ve Been Asked to Take Minutes and I’ve Never Done It Before
Practical Minute Taking

I’ve Been Asked to Take Minutes and I’ve Never Done It Before

Been asked to take minutes for the first time? Here’s what to prepare, what to record, what to leave out and what to do when you miss something.

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23 August 2026
Read more about the article AGM Minutes: When a Straightforward Meeting Stops Being Straightforward
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AGM Minutes: When a Straightforward Meeting Stops Being Straightforward

AGMs look straightforward until motions change, votes become unclear or someone wants their objection formally recorded. Here’s where careful minute taking matters.

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23 August 2026
Read more about the article Taking Minutes in Sensitive HR Meetings
Practical Minute Taking

Taking Minutes in Sensitive HR Meetings

What changes when an HR meeting becomes difficult, emotional or disputed?

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22 August 2026
Read more about the article How Long Do Meeting Minutes Take to Complete?
Practical Minute Taking

How Long Do Meeting Minutes Take to Complete?

How long should meeting minutes really take to complete?

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12 August 2026
Read more about the article Recording Meeting Actions Properly: Who, What and When
Practical Minute Taking

Recording Meeting Actions Properly: Who, What and When

Simple ways to make meeting actions clear, owned and useful afterwards.

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12 August 2026
Read more about the article Can’t Hear What Was Said? Practical Tips for Getting the Minutes Right
Practical Minute Taking

Can’t Hear What Was Said? Practical Tips for Getting the Minutes Right

How to handle unclear speech without introducing errors into the minutes.

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12 August 2026

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