Business MeetingUnit 6

-4 Unit 6 taking minutes. For recording a meeting, it is better to focus on topic, hosts in the contents that leaders stated, the main idea, the different opinions or controversial issues of the participants, conclusion ideas, decision or resolution.

-3 Give it a whirl. Ask the chairman to sign the minutes. Mr. Bob. Is there something you would like to tell me? I've come to tell you that you'll have to take the minutes this afternoon. Do you mean I'll have to go to the meeting, make notes and write a record of what has happened? That's right. And, should I type out the minutes from the notes? Yes, of course. And after the minutes have been confirmed, give the chairman to sign them. Alright.

-2 Show one's capabilities. Please bring along the minutes of meeting. Ann, would you please come in for awhile? Please also bring along the minutes of Yesterdays management meeting. Of course, Sir, here are the minutes of the meeting. How long did the meeting last? The meeting was delayed by 30 minutes and it lasted for 2 1/2 hours. Did the chairman asked for me? Yes, I told him that you were very ill and couldn't attend.

-1 Alright, have you handed in my report to him? Yes, I did. Besides, here are all the reports and materials handed out in the meeting. I think you'll have to do some replies. Thank you Ann, you've done an excellent job. Did they mention the date for the next meeting? No, they didn't. The chairman said he would send a memo to all managers and braintrust by the end of this week informing them of the date of the next meeting.