Training Course

Effective Minute Taking (Face-to-Face) Ireland

Overview

Taking minutes can be hard. Vague agendas. Ambiguous agreements. An unskilled chairperson. All these can all make the taking of an accurate record a daunting task.

Or perhaps you have not yet been taught the right way to do it?

This practical and interactive one-day Effective Minute Taking training course provides a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes – and help you deal with the other issues above.

For any related enquiries please contact us at [email protected], or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day you will understand:

  • Why are minutes kept and the issues that can occur
  • How to take accurate minutes, and deal with those issues
  • Techniques for effective communication, relationship building and dealing with discord
  • Essential communication skills

You will also receive:

  • A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
  • A certificate to show you have attended the course
  • 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.
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Programme

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  • The importance of well-crafted minutes
  • The challenges of the minute taking role
  • Getting the agenda right
  • Developing a strategic approach
  • Preparing for the meeting
  • Applying effective note-taking techniques
  • Capturing challenge
  • Listening actively
  • Important post-meeting activities
  • Stop and think!
  • Adhering to key guiding principles
  • Building a repository of useful words and phrases
  • Re-structuring notes when creating minutes for longer agenda items
  • Capturing challenge: writing more detailed minutes
  • Summarising discussion and naming names
  • Essential personal skills for successful minute taking
  • Action points for personal application

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