Introduction:
The accurate recording of minutes is an essential tool in business but is a skill that is often overlooked. The size of the meeting does not matter but the effectiveness of your notes does!

Duration:

1 Day

Start Day/Time:

Friday 9 March 2012 9am-4.30pm

Course Details:

Meetings and minutes are inherent methods of communication in business. Minute taking is an extremely useful business accomplishment but minutes are really only effective if they’re accurate, so the skills of the minute taker are very important. The size of the meeting is irrelevant but the effectiveness of your notes is key! 

During this workshop you’ll learn about different types of meetings, minutes, writing styles and layout, working with the chair and clarifying action points. You’ll also learn how to improve your listening skills and identify what is relevant, so your minutes will be clear, useful and professional.

During this one day workshop you will learn about:

•Different types of meetings
•Writing styles and layout
•Working with the Chair and clarifying points
•Being selective

Meetings also create actions that need to be:

•Clear
•Properly minuted
•Effectively communicated

You will help improve your listening skills and identify what is relevant.

Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry requirements.

Course Assessment:
Progress monitoring is informal with continuous assessment throughout the day.

Course Progression:
You may wish to attend further professional development one day courses such as:

•Report Writing
•Presentation Skills

Specialist Resources:

Here at The College we have a reputation for offering excellent skills training. Our lecturers are professionals in their chosen fields, with sound experience, knowledge and expertise.

Qualification:

College Certificate
Awarded by:

Bournemouth & Poole College
Costs:
£200.00