What should meeting minutes capture?

• A. Personal opinions of attendees.
• B. Key decisions, actions assigned, and votes taken.
• C. The weather outside during the meeting.
• D. Detailed agendas from unrelated committees.

Answer: (B)

Meeting minutes are a formal record of what happened in a meeting. The most important part to capture is the outcomes: the decisions made, who is assigned each action, and how votes were cast. This creates accountability, clarifies next steps, and provides a reference for attendees and those who were not present. Personal opinions aren’t the focus; minutes should reflect the results and any decisions that were reached, not every remark. Details like the weather or agendas from unrelated committees don’t belong in the record of this meeting. If there were multiple topics, the minutes should note the decisions and actions tied to each topic, along with due dates and responsible people.