A2: keeping minutes and a backlog

Minutes and the backlog are what keeps a circle accountable and productive. If everyone knows how to set it up well and use it, everything can run smoothly

Skill description	managing the minutes and backlog of a circle (adding topics coming from the circle meeting; supporting the planning of the meeting)
How to acquire skill	self-study; workshop; practice in real life; MVOS chapter 5.4
Show skill	Option 1: Keep the minutes and backlog in a circle for the term of 3 meetings (e.g. within the role of the secretary, Peer group (ALC) or outside group). Option 2: Design a backlog and agenda sheet that suits your needs.
Measurement	Peer group (ALC) assesses both meetings based on checklist below.
Checklist	Option 1 Are all decisions recorded? All content recorded with an appropriate level of detail? Backlog used for planning agenda planning? Backlog updated during/between meetings? Option 2 Is the backlog useful and easy to use? Is the agenda sheet useful and easy to use?
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