I believe that meeting minutes are very important because they help show the department and everyone else which tasks are the most important and what should take priority when it comes to projects. They also show people when deadlines are coming up which can be referred back to when it is days later (or even weeks) after the meeting. These meeting minutes will also show different departments where everyone is with their projects and assignments to see if they need more time to finish it or if it’s being done on time. When there are discussions at meetings, many things can be said that can confuse people but the minutes will give you the final say which can clear up confusions. Also, there are some people who do not take notes during meetings so the minutes will help them stay up to date with what they’re missing or what they forgot about. The minutes essentially saves them from anything getting messed up. When there are deadlines that are missed, it can cost the department and the company a lot of money. Finding alternatives can also be difficult so with minutes, if this is the case, everyone is aware and knows to take action earlier on. These meeting minutes also show who is responsible for which task. Those responsible will have to make sure to finish their assignments or ask for help otherwise they will be the ones who get in trouble. This also shows ownership if it’s someone who is taking on a new role which can look good for the boss. These minutes also give legal protection. They are legal documentations which can be checked by auditors and courts so if it’s not in the minutes it could be said that it doesn’t happen. Meeting minutes also show structure and organization for the department.