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Discover why and how to record meetings to ensure effective communication, historical documentation, and engagement. Learn about different recording options, when to record, and tips for finding the best recorder. Explore ways to utilize recorded information for follow-up and productivity improvement.
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Capturing What People Say: Tips for Recording a Meeting.
Why record the meeting? • Let people know they've been heard. • Provide a historical record. • Provide information to people who were not there. • Help keep everyone on track.
Recording options: • Not record the meeting. • Written notes or minutes. • Tape -- audio or video. • Record key points visibly.
When should you record a meeting: • When is recording less necessary? • Conditions favoring written notes • Conditions favoring taping • Conditions favoring visible recording • Advantages of visible recording: • People are less likely to repeat themselves • Provides a visible running record. • Helps with brainstorming.
Finding the best person for the job: • Experience recording. • Knowledge of group affairs. • Clear handwriting. • The ability to work with the facilitator.
The facilitator can be the recorder if: • The material is simple. • The discussion is slow. • No skilled recorder is available.
How do you record meetings? • Have the proper tools. • Work effectively with the group. • Deciding what to record. • Recording most effectively.
Follow up: What do you do with what you have recorded?