Minute by Minute: Tools, Templates, and Techniques for Better Meeting Minutes

This practical session introduces the foundational skills needed to write clear, accurate, and effective meeting minutes using a Microsoft Word document as the primary tool for data entry and documentation. Participants will review the purpose and essential components of meeting minutes, explore best practices for capturing key information in real time, and practice applying a structured Word-based template to document discussions, decisions, and action items. By the end of the session, participants will be prepared to produce professional meeting minutes that support accountability, communication, and follow-up.

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the essential components and standard formats of effective meeting minutes within a Word document.
• Distinguish between key discussion points, decisions, and action items while entering information into a Word-based template.