Course description
Minute Taking Course
It has been said that if accurate minutes have not been recorded, then the meeting may just as well not have taken place. If people can’t remember or agree on what actually occurred at a meeting, how can the group effectively accomplish its objectives? After this one-day workshop you will understand your role as a Minute Taker and the best techniques for producing Minutes that include all the essential information needed, as outlined below:
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This 1 day Effective Minute Taking Course is targeted at members of staff who are new to the role of Minute Taking and whose position depends on being able to accurately record meetings and capture Minutes successfully. This includes receptionists, administrators, secretary’s, PA’s and anyone who is seeking to maximise their Minute Taking skills in work based situations. It can also act as a “refresher” to those individuals who have not attended formal training for a while.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Certificate of Acheivement
By the end of this Minute Taking course, you will be able to:
- Recognise the importance of Minute Taking
- Develop key Minute-Taking skills
- Understand the Problems and Solutions of Minute Taking
- Learn techniques to improve your Listening Skills
- Use Critical Thinking Techniques when taking Minutes
- Be organised "before", "during" and "after" Minute Taking meetings
- Understand how reading Body Language can support your Minute Taking
- Know how valuable a good working relationship with the Chair of the meeting can improve your Minute Taking
- Be able to resolve many of the complaints that affect Minute Takers
- Be able to write Minutes that are suitable for formal meetings, informal meeting, and action minutes
- Be an efficient Minute Taker in any type of meeting
- Be able to prepare and maintain a Minute Book
Training Course Content
- Defining the Role of the Minute Taker and understanding what Minute Taking is.
- Identifying Problems and Solutions
- The importance of the role of the Minute Taker
- The Skills and Key Skills of a Minute Taker
- Listening Skills
- Critical Thinking skills
- Organisational Skills
- Meeting Agreements
- The Chair
- The Minute Taker
- The Participant
- Minute Styles
- Formal & Informal Minutes
- Action Minutes
- What to Record? Techniques for Preparing Minutes
- Taking Minutes in an Interactive Meeting
Reviews
Average rating 5
Well delivered and great trainer. So much learnt which can be added to my everyday work and life in general.
Val was an attentive trainer offering flexability and adaptation to the needs of the attendees. There are certainly mechanisms learnt that I will implement in the future, not ju...
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