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Participant, Saffery Champness

This course wasn't just about listening! With the small groups there was lots of participation. Such a great mix of interactive exercises and tutor based discussions.

Learn How To Take and Write Minutes More Effectively

Taking and Writing Minutes

Target Audience

Anyone wishing to develop minute taking skills.

Course Objectives

Understand what common problems exist for minute takers
Create an efficient working relationship with the Chair
Understand the purpose of minutes
Write clear and accurate minutes for use by their readers

Methods

Interactive presentation by course leader, small - and large - group work, exercises and practical activities.

Important notes

There will be short practical exercises throughout the course for participants to practise listening, note taking and minute writing.
 
This course can also be developed for "note takers" at meetings where formal minutes are not required.  See Related Courses.

Course Contents

Welcome and introductions

Course objectives and content

Minute taking

  • Taking notes efficiently
  • Using concentration
  • Paying attention and contributing at meetings
  • Focusing on relevant issues
  • Summarising 
  • Practical exercises in taking minutes at a meeting

Writing the minutes

  • Finding time
  • Deciding the best structure and style
  • Creating a useful layout
  • Identifying relevant material clearly
  • The basic rules of writing well

Practical exercises

Analysis and feedback

Action session

  • What do you need to do differently next time?

Summary and close