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W. Craig Henry CPP-T, PRP

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Effective Meeting Minutes 2: Why Keep Minutes?

Ask two or more persons what happened in a meeting and you get at least two different versions of the events that took place: either something is left out, something is added or the facts are mis-remembered. Minutes solve this issue. The 3M Meeting Network stated it...

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Effective Meeting Minutes 1: What are Minutes?

I am often asked why minutes need to be taken at a meeting. The questioner seems to believe that it is a waste of time for someone to write down all that was said at a meeting, never to be re-visited again. Over the next several posts I would like to explore What are...

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Respectfully Submitted

Question. Do you still use the terms “Respectfully submitted” when signing minutes? Answer. No. This practice is a carryover from more formal times and is no longer required. RONR11 states on page 471: “The words Respectfully submitted — although occasionally used —...

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Getting a Motion Passed – 2 (During the Meeting)

During a meeting, try one or more of the following strategies to get a motion to pass: Make your motions promptly; be animated; sound enthusiastic. Have your motion written in advance; handing a written copy to the chair conveys momentum. A motion prepared in advance...

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