Meetings and Minutes

Aims and Objectives
Understand the meeting , agenda and minute taking cycle. Develop the role of the minute taker and work successfully with the chairperson. Increase confidence in your minute taking abilities by understanding the power of effective document preparation

Increased work effectiveness for individuals through better understanding and application of the key responsibilities involved in this job role

A personalised workbook with exercises , individual notes and concise personal action play to ensure that the skills learnt on this course will be successfully applied in the workplace

The opportunity to gain a widely recognised Pitman Training Certificate

Target Audiences
Those individuals who are involved in organising meetings and taking minutes

Prerequisites
None

Course Content
Key elements of a successful meeting

Formulation an agenda; informal agendas; formal agendas; sample chairperson's agenda

The meeting: purpose of meetings; the role and responsibilities of the minute taker; preparation and procedures; different types of meeting

Drafting and writing effective minutes ; Follow up actions

Electronic meetings ; Developing a personal action plan