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The Art of Minute Taking

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Overview:

This one-day workshop covers what you need to know to take effective minutes for a variety of types of meetings.

 

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Who should attend:

This course is designed for those new to minute-taking or wanting a refresher. Knowledge of shorthand is not required.

 

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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

 

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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

 

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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.

 

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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 teaches Management Skills for EA/PAs; The Art of Minute Taking; Enhancing Your EA/PA Skills; Time and Stress Management for the Office; Achieving Productive and Outcome Focussed Meetings; Project Management for Administrators; Professional Reception Skills; Successful Event Management; and Minute Writing for Experienced Minute Takers.

 

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Limit per course: 15

We offer these dates:

Date: Thursday 22 April
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Venue:
Downtown venue at Pipitea campus to be advised

Fee: $445.50 (excl. GST)
The above Early Bird fee is available if booked on or before Thursday 25 March. Full fee: $495 (ex. GST)

or

Date: Tuesday 15 June
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Venue:
Downtown venue at Pipitea campus to be advised

Fee: $445.50 (excl. GST)
The above Early Bird fee is available if booked on or before Tuesday 18 May. Full fee: $495 (ex. GST)

or

Date: Thursday 22 July
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Venue:
Downtown venue at Pipitea campus to be advised

Fee: $445.50 (excl. GST)

or

Date: Tuesday 24 August
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Venue:
Downtown venue at Pipitea campus to be advised

Fee: $445.50 (excl. GST)
The above Early Bird fee is available if booked on or before Tuesday 27 July. Full fee: $495 (ex. GST)

or

Date: Thursday 23 September
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Venue:
Downtown venue at Pipitea campus to be advised

Fee: $445.50 (excl. GST)
The above Early Bird fee is available if booked on or before Thursday 26 August. Full fee: $495 (ex. GST)

or

Date: Thursday 4 November
Time: 9am-4.30pm
Venue:
Downtown venue at Pipitea campus to be advised

Fee: $445.50 (excl. GST)
The above Early Bird fee is available if booked on or before Thursday 7 October. Full fee: $495 (ex. GST)