Essential skills for writing accurate, concise records
Do you sometimes find it difficult to follow the discussion and decisions in meetings? Are you clear about what you should record and what you should omit? Are you familiar with “best practice” guidelines for producing minutes and agendas?
Learn how to take accurate notes during the meeting or teleconference, apply techniques for summarizing discussion points, and apply helpful guidelines for writing clear, concise minutes. Understand your role and responsibilities as minute taker, and explore ideas for working more effectively with the chairperson.
Program content
- Develop skills in active listening
- Develop skills in accurate note taking
- Practice techniques for writing different types of minutes: formal, informal and action minutes
- Prepare an agenda and agenda notes
- Identify ways of working more productively with the chairperson and participants
- Follow guidelines for professional layout and presentation
- Avoid common pitfalls of grammar and usage
Learning Objectives
- Take accurate notes
- Write minutes and agendas that are clear, concise following “best practice” guidelines
- Work more productively with your chairperson and participants
Who should attend
Anyone who has responsibility for taking minutes of meetings and preparing agendas.
Cost for March 11th course is $390 per participant. Group discounts available. Course will be held in downtown Halifax, exact location t.b.a.
For more information or to book a course, contact us.