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Take Meaningful Minutes
 
Target Audience:  

This course has been designed to enable delegates to understand and practise the skills needed for producing accurate and effective Minutes of meetings, conferences or presentations.

  
   
Objectives:  

This course will show delegates how to develop an appreciation of the importance  of preparing for meetings, practice improving listening skills, gain an understanding of what needs to be recorded, practice taking down notes and looking at how to produce the final professional document.

 
   
Course Preparation:  

If possible, it is an excellent idea for delegates to bring examples of the types of written minutes that they will be required to do following their attendance on the course.

 
   
 
       
     
  Duration: 1 Day
  Cost: £225 + VAT
     
 
  Course Date Location
  15/05/2013 Liverpool
  01/07/2013 Liverpool
  12/07/2013 Bradford
  14/10/2013 Liverpool
  29/10/2013 Bradford
     
 

Module One - Preparation for the Meeting

  • Administration for the Meeting

  • Meeting Documentation

  • Different Styles of Agenda

  • The Cycle of a Meeting
 

Module Two -  During the Meeting

  • Role of the Minute Taker

  • Positioning

  • Identifying the Participants

  • Setting Ground Rules

  • Recording Motions & Actions

  • Group Dynamics

  • Note Taking Tools

  • Listening & Summarising Skills

  • Minute Taking Tips
 

Module Three -  Writing the Minutes

  • Types of Minutes

  • Styles of Writing

  • Word Power

  • Tone

  • Rules for Writing in ’Plain English’

 
   
 

Module Four - Effective Meetings

  • Six Tips for Effective Meetings

  • Golden Rules to Follow
 

Module Five - Non Verbal Communication

  • The Art of Listening through Your Eyes

  • Groups & Body Language

  • Conversational Gestures
 

Module Six - Summary

  • 10 Top Tips
    Final Checklist