Effective Minute Taking Workshop

Effective Minute Taking Workshop
OBJECTIVE
This course educates candidates on the responsibilities of a minute taker and to recognise the importance of taking factually accurate minutes.

It is possible for a number of issues to arise when taking minutes, hence, this course covers how to overcome any problems and help candidates develop their own minute style that is adaptable to a different situations.

CONTENT
The Role of a Minute Taker
• What is a Minute Taker?
• Problems and Solutions
• The Skills of a Minute Taker
• Meeting Agreements

Minutes Styles
• Choosing a Style
• Formal Minutes
• Action Minutes
• Informal Minutes
• Recording Motions and Resolutions
• What to Record

Techniques for Preparing Minutes
• Writing Minutes
• Editing Minutes

Interactive Meetings
• Taking Minutes in an Interactive Meeting
• The Role of the Facilitator in an Interactive Meeting
• Members more able to Participate
• The Role of the Minute Taker at an Interactive Meeting
• The Minute Book

Developing your Minute Taking Skills
• Appearances
• A Personal Action Plan

Listening Skills
• Active Listening
• Repercussions of Poor Listening
• Non-verbal Communication Skills
• Paralinguistic
• Misunderstandings, Misconceptions and Poor Judgement
• Avoid Misunderstanding

FOR WHOM:
Minute taker, Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Admin officers, Secretaries and others who perform related duties in the workplace.

Methodology
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 21st – 24th Jan , 2025
2ND BATCH: 13th – 16th May, 2025
3RD BATCH: 26th – 29th Aug, 2025