| Duration: |
A one day training course |
| Suitable for: |
Anyone who is required to take factual records of meetings and distribute action points afterwards |
| Objectives: |
By the end of the training course you will: • Be familiar with the various types of minutes and writing styles available • Be aware of the best ways for chair and minute taker to work together • Understand the principles of how to be selective and how to sort information effectively • Understand the importance of the agenda and know how to put one together • Be able to state the key features and benefits of active listening when taking notes during meetings |
| Locations: |
Minute Taking Skills course: Guildford, Surrey & London |
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Course Content
Introduction - What are we going to cover today?
- What are my priorities?
The 'Effective' Meeting - The role of the chairperson, the minute taker and the meeting participants
- Understand the meeting: Understand the purpose of different types of meetings and the terminology used
- The importance of the agenda
- The purpose and format of the minutes
Listening Skills - Overcoming barriers to listening
- What is active listening?
- What tactics can be employed to help stay focused?
Methods of Note-Taking - Techniques - longhand v shorthand
- Introduction to mindmapping
- Identifying key points
Writing the Minutes - Using correct business language and grammar
- Identifying a suitable structure and format
- Producing Action Items
Action How will I apply what I have learnt from today?
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Course ID: 1310 |
