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Effective Minute Taking
Overall Aim:
In this one day course participants will learn how to identify and take down relevant information, then produce accurate meeting minutes. Using exercises and discussion delegates will understand what to record and how. They will explore fully the different options open to them when taking minutes. The course also gives the delegates the opportunity the watch two real meetings (on video) and put into practice their minute taking skills.
Course Objectives:
- To understand the role of a Minute Taker at meetings and after meetings
- How to prepare for a meeting
- What to do to record discussions at meetings
- How to turn notes into an accurate record of the meeting
- How to liaise with Meeting Chairpersons
- Practice drafting minutes
Contents:
- Course Objectives and delegates’ personal objectives
- Introduction to taking minutes
- 3 styles of taking notes for minutes
- What to record / How to record
- How to convert notes into accurate minutes
- Role of a Minute Taker at meetings / pre meetings
- Role of a Chairperson at meetings / pre meetings
- Use of a timed agenda
- Best practice tips and techniques
- Practical sessions in paired teams
- Discussion and constructive feedback
- Course review and evaluation
This course is suitable for:
Anyone who needs to take minutes
Duration: 1 Day
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