Download an Excel workbook to follow along. In cell A1, I entered the start time of the meeting. In cell A2, I entered =A1+TIME(0,5,0). As you can see, I have added the TIME function to the start time ...

Take a look again at those first three steps, and consider the message you can send in these first five minutes of your meeting. Attention: We want you here and care about having your focus.

Steps in Writing Minutes of a Meeting. ... The minutes are generally signed with "Submitted by" and the writer's name and the date. A template can make it easier to take notes in the future.

Board meeting minutes can be used to defend the board in legal proceedings or form a part of audit or regulatory reviews, so it’s good protocol to have experts review them for quality and accuracy.