1. Capturing What People Say:
Tips for Recording a Meeting

2. 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

3. Recording options: Not record the meeting Written notes or minutes
Tape -- audio or video
Record key points visibly 3

4. 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 4

5. Finding the best person for the job:
Experience recording
Knowledge of group affairs
Clear handwriting
The ability to work with the facilitator 5

6. The facilitator can be the recorder if:
The material is simple
The discussion is slow
No skilled recorder is available 6

7. How do you record meetings?
Have the proper tools
Work effectively with the group
Deciding what to record
Recording most effectively 7

8. What do you do with what you have recorded?
Follow up:
What do you do with what you have recorded? 8