Minutes are vital to the success of meetings. Attendees rely on them for information they may have missed, and they serve as an essential communications tool for non-participants. In addition, the action points highlighted in minutes act as a timely reminder for the whole organization. Taking minutes involves listening skills as well as the ability to absorb information and summarize it simultaneously. The minute-taker is one of the most important and powerful people in a meeting. Although the tasks can be daunting, it is an opportunity to develop knowledge, broaden horizons and build credibility within the organization. Taking Minutes of Meetings is an accessible reference guide following the whole meeting cycle. Starting with organizing a meeting, it goes on to give reliable, hands-on advice about the sections of a meeting; the agenda; personal preparation; taking notes; accuracy; structuring notes; writing up the minutes and recording decisions and actions. It is aimed at anyone new to taking minutes and professionals looking to brush up their technique.

会议记录对会议的成功至关重要。与会者依靠这些信息获取他们可能错过的信息，并且它们是非参与者的重要沟通工具。此外，会议记录中突出显示的行动要点可及时提醒整个组织。记录包括倾听技巧以及吸收信息和同时总结信息的能力。会议记录员是会议中最重要、最有影响力的人物之一。尽管这些任务可能令人望而生畏，但这是一个在组织内发展知识、拓宽视野和建立信誉的机会。在整个会议周期中，记录会议记录是一个可访问的参考指南。从组织一次会议开始，它就为会议的各个部分提供可靠的实际建议；议程；个人准备；记笔记；精确结构说明；写下会议记录，记录决策和行动。它的目标是任何一个新的花时间和专业人士希望温习他们的技术。