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Practical insights, case studies and reflections from the world of administration, governance and meeting management. Exploring how technology — including AI — is reshaping the way we work.

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Building an agenda without starting from a blank page

It’s a familiar scenario for anyone who regularly attends meetings…you scan the agenda and see you’ve got three big agenda items with two hours set…

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Scriba is ISO 27001 certified and why it matters

Any organisation shares information with the systems it relies on to operate, and meetings are where much of…

Aug 2026 3 min read
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A History of Meeting Minutes

How the written record has shaped institutions and society.   Memory plays a key role in many organisations. Governments,…

Aug 2026 7 min read
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Scriba wins South West Technology StartUp of the Year 2026

We’re delighted to share that Scriba has been named Technology StartUp of the Year for the South West…

Aug 2026 3 min read
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Leading Better Meetings: webinar insights

What questions should effective boards be asking? Sir David Carter, former National Schools Commissioner for England, provides insights…

Jul 2026 9 min read
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Reading the Room: webinar insights 

One of the key themes from the first session in our recent Purposeful Meetings webinar series was the…

Jun 2026 4 min read
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How to reduce the burden of complaints and HR investigations

Building resilience with smarter tools.

Mar 2026 3 min read
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Why most AI minute-taking tools are not built for schools and MATs

Things to consider when choosing an AI tool for your meetings.

Feb 2026 3 min read
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AI in schools – bringing it in through the right door

Tips and advice for schools and MATs when thinking about how and when to use AI.

Jun 2025 3 min read
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The balancing act of minute writing

When is enough, enough with minute-writing?

Jun 2025 4 min read
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Meetings in person still matter

What in person meetings offer that you can't get from a virtual meeting.

Jun 2025 3 min read
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Still on the list: minute-taking remains a DfE workload target

11 years. 2 DfE lists. No change… until now.

May 2025 2 min read
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What modern tech can learn from the Romans

The origins of the name Scriba.

Apr 2025 2 min read