Minute Taking Training Course

How to accurately record information and action from meetings

This course is one of our standard in-company programmes and can be delivered to your people at a venue and date of your choice. If it is not exactly what you want then we can either create a tailored course based on our extensive library of standard course materials or produce a fully bespoke training course for you. A shorter version of this course with fewer skill development sessions is also available. Please call 01608 644144 for details.

Only one or two people to train? Then click on the following open course option: Taking Minutes, or consider our coaching service


A ONE DAY WORKSHOP

Minute taking is an essential skill for many PA’s. This minute taking training course develops the required skills using exercises in this interactive day. It will teach delegates how to take and write easy to read, effective minutes that will make you a valuable member of meetings.


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



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