Course Description
MINUTE TAKING MADE EASY
Minute taking is a very responsible position, particularly in the current climate of greater accountability in the corporate sector.
Every organisation needs trained experts who can take minutes that are an accurate reflection of decisions taken and actions agreed at a meeting.
Does your organisation need clear concise minutes that accurately reflect the decisions taken and actions agreed at a meeting?
Would you like to be confident that the notes you take and the minutes you write will create a valuable record of a meeting?
Discover the tricks of the trade on this highly practical workshop-style course. Learn about best practice, how to listen more effectively and ways to get the message across quickly.
This course is designed to help any new or experienced minute-taker to develop the key skills to ensure that minutes that are clear, brief, self-contained and easy to read.
The course covers the A to Z of minute taking, from writing an effective agenda and taking shorter notes to identifying common errors of grammar and writing in clear, concise English. The practical sessions include role-plays, pair-work and a team quiz.
On completion of this course you will:
- Understand the purpose of minutes, defining best practice, identifying key skills
- Understand the role and responsibilities of the minute-taker
- Be able to prepare an outline and use a template
- Be able to create an efficient structure and layout
- Learn how to summarise information (and understand what to leave out)
- Understand how to listen more effectively
- Be able to use simple techniques to transform your writing style
- Learn how to recognise errors and potential problem areas
- Learn how to incorporate useful phrases
- Learn how to edit and proofread your minutes
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Feel confident that you know how to take minutes effectively
Who should attend?
- Anyone who will have to take minutes in the future and wants to be able to understand and apply best practice
- Anyone who takes minutes at meetings but has never received formal training
- Anyone who would like to polish their minute-taking skills
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Testimonials
It was truly excellent. Accurate minutes – short, clear and concise. I will definitely recommend the course to my colleagues –it’s brilliant.
AbbottIt was truly excellent. Accurate minutes – short, clear and concise. I will definitely recommend the course to my colleagues –it’s brilliant. Really enjoyed it – most beneficial. Abbott Laboratories
A very helpful course. I now understand best practice, and will be able to write more effective and concise minutes. I have much more confidence in what I’m doing.
ForfasA very helpful course. I’ll now be able to write up more effective and concise minutes. I have much more confidence in what I’m doing. I now understand best practice. A very well structured and interesting course. Forfas
The course has given me great ideas for preparation, structure and editing of minutes. I now have a much better grasp of the type of language and grammar to be used in minutes....
The Irish Sports CouncilThe course has given me great ideas for preparation, structure and editing of minutes. I now have a much better grasp of the type of language and grammar to be used in minutes. Thank you for the course – it was very helpful and informative. The Irish Sports Council
The course covers all aspects of minute taking, including grammar and I also needed tips on listening while writing. The agenda template will greatly improve my minutes...
The Office of The Attorney GeneralI needed tips on listening while writing. I now know that you should listen first and then write. Agenda template will greatly improve the layout and minutes. The course covers all aspects of minute taking, including grammar. I would have no hesitation in recommending this course to my colleagues. The Office of The Attorney General
I learned about the whole procedure of minute taking from before, during and after the meeting. This is a very beneficial course for newcomers to minute taking...
The Equality AuthorityI learned about the whole procedure of minute taking from before, during and after the meeting. I will use more concise language in future. This is a very beneficial course for newcomers to minute taking. The Equality Authority
Very helpful in preparation for meetings, the do’s and don’ts, best practice etc. My writing will be clearer, more accurate, better edited and will use plain English..
The Office of the Attorney GeneralA very helpful course. My writing will be clearer, more accurate, better edited and I now fully appreciate the benefits of using plain English. Very helpful in preparation for meetings, the do’s and don’ts, best practice etc. A very informative and worthwhile course. The Office of the Attorney General
The practical advice is great. I now have templates I can use as reference material for common pitfalls. I’m more aware of the need to be concise.Very useful ...
Department of DefenceI now have templates I can use as reference material for common pitfalls. I’m more aware of ‘flowery language’ and the need to be concise. A very enjoyable course. The practical advice is great. Very useful for the next time I have to take minutes. The Department of Defence
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