Course Details
The Art of Minute Taking
6 May 2014
Professional Development
Communication
Victoria University Professional and Executive Development
Level 2, Rutherford House, 23 Lambton Quay, Wellington City
Full Day
9:00am - 4:30pm
9:00am - 4:30pm
$610.00
Victoria University Staff 15% Discount Fee $518.50 excl GST
Victoria University Staff 15% Discount Fee $518.50 excl GST
This one-day workshop covers what you need to know to take effective minutes for a variety of types of meetings.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for those new to minute-taking or wanting a refresher. Knowledge of shorthand is not required.
Learning Objectives:
-Understand types of meetings, meeting procedures and what makes an effective meeting
-Formulate an agenda and prepare for meetings
-Write clear and effective minutes and action point lists
Course Outline:
-Recognise the importance of the minute-taking role
-Identify the requirements of effective meetings
-Identify methods to record minutes
-Identify different types of minute styles and which is best
-Write effective minutes
--Tips for effective minute-writing
--Determining what needs to be recorded
--Three-step approach to recording discussion
--Meeting procedure - recording motions and amendments
--Minute templates
-Recognise the minute style for in committee minutes
-Effective use of an action points list
-Effective record-keeping
-Recognise the legal issues relating to minute-taking
-Effective agenda formulation
-Recognise techniques for recording virtual meetings
Course Format:
This is an interactive workshop with a maximum of 16 participants. The presenter uses a combination of presentation and group activities. You will receive a workbook and templates to take away.
Who Should Attend:
This course is designed for those new to minute-taking or wanting a refresher. Knowledge of shorthand is not required.
Learning Objectives:
-Understand types of meetings, meeting procedures and what makes an effective meeting
-Formulate an agenda and prepare for meetings
-Write clear and effective minutes and action point lists
Course Outline:
-Recognise the importance of the minute-taking role
-Identify the requirements of effective meetings
-Identify methods to record minutes
-Identify different types of minute styles and which is best
-Write effective minutes
--Tips for effective minute-writing
--Determining what needs to be recorded
--Three-step approach to recording discussion
--Meeting procedure - recording motions and amendments
--Minute templates
-Recognise the minute style for in committee minutes
-Effective use of an action points list
-Effective record-keeping
-Recognise the legal issues relating to minute-taking
-Effective agenda formulation
-Recognise techniques for recording virtual meetings
Course Format:
This is an interactive workshop with a maximum of 16 participants. The presenter uses a combination of presentation and group activities. You will receive a workbook and templates to take away.
Presenter:
Robyn Bennett is the Director of Team Link Training Ltd, a business that provides training in office administration to individuals interested in a professional administrative career.
Robyn Bennett is the Director of Team Link Training Ltd, a business that provides training in office administration to individuals interested in a professional administrative career.