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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
  22/02/2012 Liverpool
  23/02/2012 Bradford
  15/05/2012 Bradford
  25/05/2012 Liverpool
  17/08/2012 Liverpool
  22/08/2012 Bradford
  21/11/2012 Bradford
  23/11/2012 Liverpool
     
 

Module One - Preparation for the Meeting

  • Administration for the Meeting
  • Meeting Documentation
  • Preparing Effective Agendas
  • Different Styles of Agenda
 

Module Two -  During the Meeting

  • Identifying Participants
  • Setting Ground Rules
  • Listening & Summarising Skills
  • Different Styles of Notes
 

Module Three -  Writing the Minutes

  • Organisation & the Role of the Minute Taker
  • Sections of Minutes
  • Recording Decisions, Motions and Actions
  • Minute Style Templates
  • Writing Clearly and Concisely
 
   
 

Module Four - Writing Tips

  • Word Power & Tone
  • Rules for Writing in Plain English
  • Active & Passive Tense
  • Unnecessary Words & Jargon
  • Tips for Participating in Effective Meetings
 

Module Five - Non Verbal Communication

  • Listening Skills
  • Body Language in Groups
 

Module Six - In Conclusion

  • Before, During & After the Meeting
  • Personal Action Plan