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Taking Minutes
How to accurately record information and action from meetings

This training course is for anyone with a responsibility for minute taking in meetings. 

The ability to take accurate and concise minutes is an essential skill. Using exercises and skill development sessions, this one day workshop teaches you how to take and create easy to read, effective minutes that will build your reputation as a valued member of the meeting. Minute taking training will help to develop your skills and confidence. 

Programme Contents
The Purpose of Meetings
- The Different Types of Meetings
- What Participants Need
Types of Minutes
Working with the Chair
- Who does What and When?
Using the Agenda
- How to Write Effective Agendas
Taking Minutes
- Effective Listening
- How to Take Notes
- Being Selective
- Sorting Information
- Practical Session
Producing Minutes
- How to Lay Out Minutes
- Structure and Clarity
Considering Writing Styles
- Developing the Right Tone
- Using Professional Language
- Knowing What to Avoid
Personal Action Plan

Description of Course

This one-day minute taking training workshop provides a structured review of the process of taking and creating effective minutes. Starting with identifying the responsibilities of the minute taker, then looking at how to take good meeting notes in the meeting and ending with the production of the minutes themselves, the course uses a variety of group and individual exercises to practice the skills necessary for success at each stage.

1 Day - Non Residential
Additional Course Information

Delegate spaces available on the following course dates:

Date: 19th September, 2008
Venue: Spearhead Regional Training Centre, Chipping Norton
Brochure Price: £475.00
Online Price: £475.00 (Places Available)

Date: 28th November, 2008
Venue: Spearhead Regional Training Centre, Chipping Norton
Brochure Price: £475.00
Online Price: £475.00 (Places Available)

Fee includes course materials, use of video and other training equipment as required. Lunch and light refreshments are also included. Prepared key topic notes for delegates' future reference are provided. The number of delegates attending each course is limited in order to ensure individual participation.

If overnight accommodation is required we often have special arrangements with local hotels.