Free meeting minutes template
Record what was discussed, decided and assigned in a meeting so everyone leaves with the same notes.
What's in this template
[Meeting name] minutes
Date: [Date] Time: [Start] to [end] Facilitator: [Name] Note taker: [Name] Present: [Name], [Name], [Name] Absent: [Name]
Summary
[Two or three sentences on the main outcome of the meeting.]
Discussion
[Topic 1]
- [Key point raised]
- [Different views or concerns]
- Decision: [What was agreed]
[Topic 2]
- [Key point raised]
- [Data or update shared]
- Decision: [What was agreed, or "No decision; revisit on (date)"]
[Topic 3]
- [Key point raised]
- [Open question]
Decisions
- [Decision 1]
- [Decision 2]
Action items
- [Task] · Owner: [Name] · Due: [Date]
- [Task] · Owner: [Name] · Due: [Date]
- [Task] · Owner: [Name] · Due: [Date]
Next meeting
[Date, time and location]. Topics to carry over: [topic].