The workshop-style seminar covers the A to Z of taking minutes, from preparing effectively for a meeting to reviewing the finished minutes. Participants learn about best practice, including how to create an effective agenda, how to listen more effectively and ways to note salient points quickly and clearly. To achieve this, participants experience every stage of the minute-taking process, using guided role-play.  They are requested to bring along a set of minutes, for editing practice.

During this course, participants will learn how to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the minute-taker
• Prepare effectively for a meeting
• Use a template to take clear, concise notes
• Listen more effectively (and understand what to leave out)
• Use simple techniques to transform their writing style
• Incorporate useful phrases
• Create an efficient structure and layout
• Edit and proofread minutes