Meeting minutes template: write minutes fast (PDF, Word)

Write clear minutes straight after the meeting. List who attended, what was discussed, what was decided and who does what by when, one line each, and get a tidy record to share.

Tips

Write the minutes the same day, while you still remember.
Record decisions and actions, not every word that was said.
Give every action an owner and a due date.
Send them to everyone who attended, and to those who were absent.

Questions

What are meeting minutes?

A short written record of a meeting: who was there, what was discussed, what was decided and what happens next.

How do I write action items?

One per line, with the task, the person responsible and the due date, for example “Send report, Jordan, Friday”.

Are minutes the same as an agenda?

No. The agenda is the plan before the meeting; the minutes record what actually happened.