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TAKING MINUTES OF MEETINGS
(A One-Day Training Programme)
Best suited to
Anyone faced with the challenge of taking
minutes of any type of meeting, including
interviews, disciplinary meetings, formal
meetings, and informal meetings. Often
overlooked and under-valued, this is a skill
that everyone should develop.
Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be
able to:
 Understand the purpose and importance
of minutes
 Identify the consequences of inadequate
minutes
 Understand the role of those in a meeting
 Make the necessary preparations for
success as a minute taker
 Describe good and bad minute-taking
habits
 Determine the required type and content
of minutes
 Identify the difficulties of listening, and
outline strategies to overcome them
 Develop an effective note-taking
technique
Overview
The number of meetings taking place on a
daily, weekly and monthly basis seems to be
increasing at an amazing pace, even though
many – perhaps most! – are regarded as a
waste of precious time.
B r o a d e n i n g t h e C i r c l e
Properly documented meetings are more efficient and
effective as they enable decisions and responsibilities for
actions to be recorded and therefore followed up.
This course is a practical, hands-on training to give skills
and confidence in this important business area.
Course Outline
 What are the responsibilities of the minute taker?
 What constitutes effective minutes?
 What is the purpose of minutes?
 What goes into meeting minutes?
 Types of minutes
 Preparing to take minutes of a meeting
 What to prepare before attending a meeting
 Steps to take at the start, throughout, and at the end
of a meeting
 Taking minutes
 Using a template for minute taking
 Listening actively
 Recognising verbal clues
 Note-taking techniques
 Using abbreviations and writing short-cuts
 Writing the minutes
 Ensuring that the minutes are Accurate, Brief, and
Clear
 Reviewing and checking the minutes
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