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There is far more to minute taking than being able to write quickly. In reality, the process presents a unique set of challenges, including making sense of crosstalk, identifying key statements and ensuring factual accuracy. This hands-on course teaches skills that will enable you to draft succinct and effective notes – and that also take the hard slog out of minute writing.
Through a series of discussions and practical exercises, tutor Jane Smith will develop your skill and confidence in taking notes and producing minutes that effectively record discussions and decisions made during meetings. The course covers all aspects of the minute writing process including how to use active listening skills to ensure accuracy; techniques to help summarise information effectively; time management strategies, and how to write your notes up into a useful document. Soon, rather than seeing writing minutes as a terrible chore, you'll instead recognise it as an opportunity to develop your skills and enhance your visibility in your organisation.
This course is for you if...
- You have responsibility for taking notes during meetings and writing them up in the form of minutes, either as a central part of your job or something that you do infrequently
Course description
This highly practical one-day course teaches the skills required for effective and efficient minute writing, using a mixture of discussions, case studies and practical exercises. Topics covered on the day include:
- Overcoming minute taking problems
- Developing assertiveness as a minute taker
- The purposes of meeting minutes
- Preparation for minute taking
- Creating an effective agenda
- Note-taking tools and techniques
- Styles of minutes
- Practical application
Tutor profile
Jane Smith is an experienced trainer, specialising in business writing and speed reading. Jane has a background in adult education and is also an author of business books. She writes articles and features for a variety of publications, and is the author of a range of personal development audio books.
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Details
Date: Tuesday 28 April 2015
Times: 10am-4pm. Check-in begins 30 minutes before the start time.
Location: The Guardian, Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9GU
Price: £249 (includes VAT, booking fee, lunch and refreshments)
Event capacity: 18
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Tickets may be refunded if you contact us at least 14 days before the course start date. Please see our terms and conditions for more information on our refund policy.
