Minute Taking

Help! Do I need to write it all down?

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Most minute takers are thrown into the task without understanding what is required. This course will show you how to write complete, accurate and well presented minutes with confidence and in minimum time.

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Course Outline

• Preparation, working with the chair

• How to write and use the agenda

• Types of minutes- narrative, action, resolution

• Language and level of formality

• How to summarise the discussion

• Editing the minutes -deciding what to include and omit

• Clarifying the decisions and action plan

• Presentation of the minutes-style and layout

Course Length: Half day