Reviewing the goals of the minutes to a meeting

When most people think of minutes to a meeting, what comes to mind is usually basic information that's not particularly interesting or beneficial. But there's a lot more to minutes to a meeting than just the basics.

Start the meeting on time to avoid the particitions from coming late in every meetings.

Open the meeting by reviewing the goals, outcomes, activities and describing the culture you expect during the meeting. I want you to think creatively because we need powerful solutions to this issue. This helps everyone work with you to accomplish what you want. Value all of your thier ideas. Compliment the participants during the meeting. Brief praise such as, "Thanks," "Good idea," or "Excellent," will motive the participants to work with you.

During the meeting, remind the participants how much time has been budgeted for each activity.

Present each issue in the form of a specific question After completing a major part of the meeting, summarize what the group accomplished. This celebrates the achievement, reminds everyone what they finished, and formally ends the activity.