Notes and Minute Taking

Course Overview:
This minute taking course will be of immense benefit to anyone who has to take minutes as part of their work. Whether you take minutes during occasional team meetings or are responsible for minute taking during formal meetings.

Timing
Half a day or one full day.

Course Suitable for:
People whose work regularly involves them in producing notes and minutes. The course will help them manage such tasks more effectively and with more confidence.

Aims:
To produce notes and minutes that use appropriate grammar and language and are concise, with clearly recorded actions and decisions

Learning Outcomes

The importance of minutes
Explain the standard communication model and its relevance to note and minute taking
Preparing to take minutes
Using grammar and language effectively
The difference between informal and formal minutes
What should be included and what should be left out
The tasks of the effective minute taker
Tips for note-taking
Practical exercises and practice
Relevant legislation.
Produce notes and minutes quickly and that are concise, with clearly recorded actions and decisions

Methodology
A mixture of presentations, DVDs and exercises. Participants will learn about various tools and techniques and then have an opportunity to practice using them during the training.