Minute Taking

Course

Online

£ 295 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Methodology

    Online

Class sizes Maximum class size for courses is 10 delegates, which ensures that attendees get adequate time for personal attention from the instructor. At some of our centres, the maximum class size is 12 delegates. What happens on the day If you are coming to our centre, dress code is smart casual.   Refreshments and a free buffet lunch will be provided, but please note that, as a training company who relies on caterers, we are unable to reliably provide for differing dietary requirements, so if you are in any doubt then please bring your own.  The timetable is as follows: 9:15: - Arrival time9:30: - Training starts11:00: - Mid-morning break1:00: - Lunch break (one hour)3:15: - Mid-afternoon break4:30: - Wrap up Note: break times can vary according to the needs of the training, and course duration for smaller class sizes can be shorter because fewer delegates have fewer questions ! Target Audience Anyone who needs to take notes or minutes at meetings. The variety of people who need minute taking training is extremely wide, though likely candidates include secretaries, PAs and administrative assistants. What you get You get a free workbook, so you can review and revise afterwards to reinforce your knowledge. Every delegate on a Minute Taking Made Easy course also gets a Training Attendance Certificate. Learning Objectives This intensive one-day training course has been designed to develop an understanding of the role of a minute taker, to recognise the importance of minute taking, and to teach essential techniques for producing minutes that include all the information required, in the most suitable format for the occasion. There is also some discussion of how to overcome some of the problems that arise in the role.

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Subjects

  • Minute Taking

Course programme

Module 1

Course Introduction and Overview

Module 2

The Role of a Minute Taker

Learning outcomes

Know the tasks you will undertake and some solutions to problems you might experience when minute taking

Topics covered
  • What is a Minute Taker?
  • Problems and Solutions
Module 3

The Skills of a Minute Taker

Learning outcomes

Learn about listening skills, discretion, being able to discriminate between information that is needed and what is not required

Topics covered
  • The Skills of a Minute Taker
Module 4

Meeting Agreements

Learning outcomes

Recognise where the meeting agreements might be and how these might impact your organisation's meetings

Topics covered
  • Meeting Agreements
Module 5

Minutes Styles

Learning outcomes

Identify which style of note/minute taking is applicable to your organisation, and recognise the main styles.

Topics covered
  • Choosing a Style
  • Informal Minutes
  • Action Minutes
  • Formal Minutes
  • Recording Motions and Resolutions
  • What to Record
Module 6

Techniques for Preparing Minutes

Learning outcomes

Understand the preparation required to produce an initial rough draft set of minutes, and use effective techniques to edit and proofread them.

Topics covered
  • Top Techniques for Preparing Minutes
  • Writing Minutes
  • Editing Minutes
Module 7

Taking Minutes in an Interactive Meeting

Learning outcomes

Know how to act as a recorder / facilitator at an interactive meeting, how to support active members and type up notes post-meeting.

Topics covered
  • The Role of the Facilitator at an Interactive Meeting
  • Members More Able To Participate
  • The Role of the Minute Taker at an Interactive Meeting
Module 8

The Minute Book

Learning outcomes

Understand how to record and file your minutes in a logical order, and identify in what form and where the recorded minutes are going to be filed.

Topics covered
  • The Minute Book
Module 9

Developing Your Minute Taking Skills

Learning outcomes

Know the importance of professionalism, tact and discretion in conveying impressions to others during the meeting.

Topics covered
  • Appearances
  • Listening Skills
Module 10

A Personal Action Plan

Minute Taking

£ 295 + VAT