Minute Taking – Your Essential Guide

Course overview

The importance of minute taking should not be underestimated. Having a clear, concise and accurate record of the meeting ensures that the correct actions are taken after the meeting and allows key business decisions to be made. 

This highly interactive full-day course will clearly explain what you need to do before, during and after the meeting to ensure your minutes are a success. It will take you through the minute taking process in a practical, step-by-step way and will significantly develop your skills in this important and challenging role. 

Our expert presenter will use his vast experience and a number of practical exercises to help you develop a toolkit of skills to take back to the office. He will guide you through the best methods and techniques to use in order to confidently produce a professional set of minutes that are invaluable to the meeting’s participants. 

  • The purpose of minutes and why they are important
  • How to properly prepare for the meeting
  • How to effectively work with the chair
  • How to produce a structured agenda, an action log and other documents for the meeting
  • The best techniques for taking notes in an efficient way during the meeting
  • How to capture the real essence of the meeting in your minutes
  • How to improve your active listening skills
  • How to process and filter discussions at the meeting and determine which is the important information to record
  • Key words and phrases to use in your minutes
  • How to produce a set of minutes in a clear and professional manner
  • How to implement an efficient approval process for your minutes
  • useful book full of tips and strategies that can be applied in your own workplace
  • certificate of attendance

Anyone who has responsibility for taking the minutes at meetings.  You will benefit whether you are an experienced minute taker or new to the role.