| Course Dates | Venue | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Bridge | £299 + VAT save £100 | |||
| Online | £329 + VAT save £70 | |||
| London Bridge | £329 + VAT save £70 | |||
| Online | £399 + VAT | |||
| London Bridge | £399 + VAT | |||
| Online | £399 + VAT | |||
| London Bridge | £399 + VAT | |||
| Online | £399 + VAT | |||
| London Bridge | £399 + VAT | |||
| Online | £399 + VAT |
Introduction
• Why have meetings and why take minutes
• The difference minutes can make
• Why minutes must be clear and accurate
Becoming a minute-taker
• What is the role of a minute taker?
• Skills required by a minute taker
• The tasks of the effective minute taker
Preparation before a meeting
• The role of the chair and how to work with your chair
• Discussing the meeting with the chair before it starts
• Understanding the aim of the meeting
• Preparing the agenda
?The meeting
• Effective listening and understanding
• Analysing what is being said
• Taking notes and deciding what to record
• Impartial recording of the meeting and points made
• Identifying individual contributors
• Maintaining your concentration throughout the meeting
Writing up the minutes
• The difference between informal and formal minutes
• Choosing which style is appropriate for a meeting
• Transcribing your notes
• How much details to include
• Structuring the minutes
• Writing in a clear, concise style of English
• Good use of grammar and language
• When to use jargon and abbreviations
• Formatting the minutes in an easy to read and digest layout
Editing the minutes
• Assessing the minutes - what are they trying to achieve
• Ensuring the minutes are actionable
• Getting input from other attendees
• Distributing the minutes
Creating graphs and charts
• Use and format spreadsheet data correctly
• Create and edit bar charts, pie charts and line graphs
• Apply custom designs to columns and markers
Using and reusing content
• Create a library of reusable styles and icons
• Save and export infographics for use in print and digital workflows
Assisted practice and development
• Questions and answers related to your work requirements
• One-to-one time with your trainer
• Consolidate and practice new-found skills
Questions and answers
This course is also available as a private course. This would allow you to choose any dates for your training. And, if you wish, we can tailor the content for you or your team. Please contact us for more details.
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