I really like this series and this book is especially important for the position I'm currently in. It's a simple, straight-forward book that outlines the necessary means of taking minutes and why it's so important. Highly recommend the series!

A good overview, and one I could see being regularly pulled out for reference.

This explains the key requirements, giving plenty of practical examples, taking you through each part of minute-taking in turn, starting with the essential but often-overlooked preparation. There isn't just one type of "minutes" either, with variations presented along with uses and scenarios, bullet points and charts to show layout. (Unfortunately the copy I received did not translate well into Kindle format, but I'm sure the charts would have been very useful in native format.)

It is a little out of date, obviously written pre-internet, but the skills are the same, and the example wordings are extremely useful. It points out what to listen for, how and when to ask for clarification (and who to ask), gives examples of agendas and provides caveats along with general notes of good practice, and even supports the person, helping a new minute-taker to understand their role, and how to present themselves in meetings. It's refreshingly real too, pointing out some practicalities that will make you more physically comfortable.

There are plenty of practical tips and examples of many different types of meeting, from board meetings to team meetings to disciplinaries, each with their own requirements and concentrations.

In short, although obviously intended to be a reference book, as it does cover the topic in detail, this would also be good for a possible minute-taker to browse through to get an idea of what might be required before accepting a role.