The formal written summary produced after a meeting is called what?

• A. Informal Communication
• B. Delayering
• C. Minutes
• D. Jargon

Answer: (C)

Capturing what happened in a meeting in a formal written form creates an official record used to track decisions and action items. This written record is called minutes. Minutes usually record the date and time, attendees, a brief summary of the discussions for each item on the agenda, the decisions reached, who is responsible for each action, and the deadlines. They provide accountability and a reference for future meetings and are typically circulated for approval at the next meeting. Informal communication covers casual notes or messages, not an official record; delayering refers to removing management levels; jargon is the specialized language used within a group. So the formal written summary produced after a meeting is minutes.