Minutes and Agendas
Short course
In Belfast City
Description
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Type
Short course
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Level
Beginner
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Location
Belfast city (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
1 Day
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Start date
Different dates available
Minutes are the formal record of what was decided at a meeting. The accuracy and clarity of minutes are extremely important for documenting meetings as it provides the solid foundation in good listening techniques, writing and editing skills and ensures the final document is completely professional.
Important information
Documents
- Minutes and Agendas.pdf
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Be able to write an agenda
Understand the importance of preparation before taking notes at a meeting
Be able to use three different methods for taking notes during a meeting
Write clear, accurate and concise minutes from their notes
Improve the style of their minutes
Have an opportunity to put their newly developed skills into practice
This course is designed for those who wish to develop their skills in setting agendas and taking minutes.
No Requirements
Certificate of Attendance
Once you have enquired, we will contact you via email or by telephone. We will forward the course outline together with a booking form for completion. Confirmation details will be sent together with an invoice close to the course date.
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Subjects
- Minute Taking
- Meetings
- Presentation
- Creative Writing
- Planning
- Writing
- Time management
- Skills and Training
- Timetable scheduling for Management
- Basic Grammar
Teachers and trainers (1)
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Doctrina's Training & Consultancy Ltd scope of trainers all have extensive knowledge and experience of delivering Customer Care training to the private and public sector as well as the voluntary sector.
Course programme
Minutes are the formal record of what was decided at a meeting. The accuracy and clear minutes are extremely important for documenting meetings as it provides the solid foundation in good listening techniques, writing and editing skills and ensures the final document is completely professional.
Objectives
By the end of this course participants will:
· Be able to write an agenda
· Understand the importance of preparation before taking notes at a meeting.
· Be able to use three different methods for taking notes during a meeting.
· Write clear, accurate and concise minutes from their notes.
· Improve the style of their minutes.
· Have an opportunity to put their newly developed skills into practice.
Programme
Course objectives and introductions
· Introductions/ icebreaker
· Course objectives
Minutes & Agendas· The various types of minutes and their uses.
· Identifying the difficulties experienced by minute writers so that they can be overcome
Preparation and Planning· A checklist of actions and information to be gathered before the meeting to increase effective minute taking.
· How to write an effective agenda
Taking the notes for minutes·Three easily managed methods of taking minutes which allow minute takers to listen to the meeting
· Identifying the important points in a complex meeting.
· Distinguish between fact and opinion
· How to be selective
Improving the style of minutes
· How to avoid ‘minute speak’
· Incorporating the elements of good style in minutes
· Presentation of minutes in a professional format.
Practical exercise in minute taking· Participants will have the opportunity to put the learning points of the course into practice.
Action Session· Participants will commit to actions they can take to improve their minutes and agenda writing.
Who should attend?
This course is designed for those who wish to develop their skills in setting agendas and taking minutes.
Additional information
Minutes and Agendas