Effective Minute Taking

Description

This course will examine the preparations needed before a meeting; clarify the purpose of minutes; explore the role during meetings; and planning after the meeting. It will look at ways to save time when note-taking and how to reduce the stress which people experience when taking minutes.

What you will learn

• To understand the role of minute taker
• To be aware of the different forms of minuting possible
• To be able to select the appropriate form for the context
• To increase participants’ confidence in minute taking

Themes Covered

• Preparation
• Identifying areas of concern
• How and what to record
• Dealing with problems that may arise
• Writing up, correcting and confirming
• Dealing with disputes about accuracy