MINUTE TAKING MADE EASY

Next course: Thursday 14th October
Course Duration: One Day
Venue: Bewley's Hotel, Ballsbridge Dublin 4
Fees: €475.00

Inhouse: This course can be customised for in-house training

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.

Course aims:
This highly practical workshop-style 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.

What Will You Gain?

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the minute-taker
• Prepare an outline and use a template
• Create an efficient structure and layout
• Summarise information (and understand what to leave out)
• Listen more effectively
• Use simple techniques to transform your writing style
• Recognise errors and potential problem areas
• Incorporate useful phrases
• Edit and proofread your minutes

Course Content:

• Overview: Purpose of minutes, defining best practice, identifying key skills
• A to Z of minute taking
• Checklist for meetings
• Quiz: Are you really listening?
• Effective listening skills
• Creating a useful agenda
• Taking notes using a template
• Summarising information
• Writing up the minutes
• Transforming your writing style
• Use plain English
• Be concise
• Make your writing dynamic
• Formatting and layout
• Proofreading your minutes
• Practice: role play and video

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone who takes minutes at meetings but has never received formal training
• Anyone who would like to polish their minute-taking skills
• Anyone who will have to take minutes in the future and wants to be able to understand and apply best practice

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