Minute Taking Skills

Minute Taking Skills

· Preparation for the Meeting
\u0001 Administration for the meeting
\u0001 Meeting documentation
\u0001 Setting the Agenda
\u0001 Different styles of Agenda
\u0001 Preparing an Agenda
\u0001 Distributing the documentation

· Writing the Minutes
\u0001 Different styles of Minutes
\u0001 Sections of Minutes
\u0001 Writing clearly and concisely
\u0001 Decisions and actions

· During the Meeting
\u0001 Identifying participants
\u0001 Listening and summarising
\u0001 Different styles of notes

· Action plan
\u0001 Drawing up an action plan
\u0001 Refining your technique


By the end of the course delegates will have gained the following benefits:

· Developed an appreciation of the importance of preparation before the meeting
· Practised improving listening skills
· Gained an understanding of what needs to be recorded
· Practised taking down the notes
· Looked at how to produce the final professional document