This document provides guidance on how to effectively close a meeting and write meeting minutes. It discusses summarizing the key conclusions at the end of a meeting, asking for additional input, and scheduling follow-up meetings. It then outlines the purpose and essential components of effective meeting minutes, including what topics were discussed, decisions made, and action items agreed upon. Finally, it provides suggestions for writing minutes, such as doing so soon after the meeting, focusing on decisions rather than discussions, and using consistent language and tense throughout.