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Minute Taking : Introduction Training Course

Media Training Ltd

Summary

Price
£298.80 - £418.80 inc VAT
Study method
Online + live classes
Duration
1 day · Full-time
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

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Ensure that the minutes you take at meetings are clear, accurate and professional. Learn to work with the chair, prepare the agenda, record the meeting and more.

Description

The minute taking course will ensure you take clear, accurate and professional minutes at your meetings. By having a clear understanding of the goal of the meeting and the benefits of minute taking, you will gain several new skills.

You will learn how to work with the chair, prepare the agenda, record a meeting, understand the salient points and produce actionable minutes.

This one-day course is designed for those who are in the secretary role or want to improve their organization skills during meetings.

Outcome / Qualification etc.

Awards: Certificate of Achievement

What Will I Learn?
  • Effective preparation
  • Identifying key points
  • Listening and concentration methods
  • Agenda and minute use
  • Work with the Chairperson

Training Course Content

Introduction

  • Why have meetings and why take minutes
  • The difference minutes can make
  • Why minutes must be clear and accurate
Becoming a minute-taker
  • What is the role of a minute taker?
  • Skills required by a minute taker
  • The tasks of the effective minute taker
Preparation before a meeting
  • The role of the chair and how to work with your chair
  • Discussing the meeting with the chair before it starts
  • Understanding the aim of the meeting
  • Preparing the agenda
The meeting
  • Effective listening and understanding
  • Analysing what is being said
  • Taking notes and deciding what to record
  • Impartial recording of the meeting and points made
  • Identifying individual contributors
  • Maintaining your concentration throughout the meeting
Writing up the minutes
  • The difference between informal and formal minutes
  • Choosing which style is appropriate for a meeting
  • Transcribing your notes
  • How much details to include
  • Structuring the minutes
  • Writing in a clear, concise style of English
  • Good use of grammar and language
  • When to use jargon and abbreviations
  • Formatting the minutes in an easy to read and digest layout
Editing the minutes
  • Assessing the minutes - what are they trying to achieve
  • Ensuring the minutes are actionable
  • Getting input from other attendees
  • Distributing the minutes

Questions and answers

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

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Legal information

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FAQs

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