Outline
We all have our own views on meetings, and to a great extent, what we think of them depends on their purpose, formality, duration, and usefulness. However, it would be a rare individual indeed who relished the prospect of writing the minutes.
Minutes provide a summary of what was discussed and a record of agreed actions and outputs, yet so often these are published too late to be of any real use. Why is it that we put off this important task? What do we fear? Why are so many minutes unreadable and useless?
Objectives
By the end of the training course, you will:
- Understand the importance of your role in a meeting
- Know how to navigate some of the common pitfalls in the minute writing process
- Have the skills and knowledge needed to ensure that good meetings result in excellent outcomes
Thought provoking and has opened my eyes to the role of minute taker.
Course Content
During the workshop we will discuss:
- The purpose of minutes for both ad hoc and formal meetings
- How you can refine and influence the agenda to make minute writing more effective
- Clarifying the appropriate style and tone for formal and informal minutes
- Techniques (and rationale) for taking clear notes and summarising them back in the meeting
- Adding value and improving collaboration with the chairperson before and during the meeting
- Influencing meeting attendees to get the information you need for the minutes
- Pre-empting problems and taking appropriate action before they occur
| Duration | 1 day |
|---|---|
| Member* cost pp | £385+VAT |
| Non-member cost pp | £577.50+VAT |
| Details | Free parking, lunch provided |
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