This excellent workshop is designed to take the stress out of note-taking and minute-writing by introducing approaches to write clearer and more accurate minutes.
As well as discussions and games, you will also watch video meetings and take real minutes. There will be a role-play meeting and you will also receive feedback from your trainer on what you need to do to improve
BENEFITS
After this one-day workshop you will be able to:
feel more confident during meetings and take better notes
save time on preparing minutes after meetings
write minutes which are clear, accurate and easy to understand
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
You can expect to:
discover how to overcome difficulties in note-taking and minute-writing
understand the conventions and formats for different types of meetings
improve the accuracy of your language
COURSE OUTLINE
Openers
What competencies do minute-takers need?
What is the purpose of minutes?
How can minute-takers overcome difficulties?
Preparing to take the minutes
Understanding the rights and obligations of the minute-taker
Note taking formats
Types of minutes
Language
Selecting the right level of formality
Using reported speech
Getting your grammar right
Summarising
Reporting the outcome of meetings
Using diplomatic language
Just do it!
Video meetings
Role-play meetings
Review of your minutes
WHO THE COURSE IS FOR
This course is for staff who take notes in briefings, or who write the minutes of meetings.
When: Thursday 19 January
from 0900 to 1600
Where: Cinnamon Lakeside – Dukes Court 1
Fees
Individual price - Rs. 10,600/- (includes lunch &
refreshments)
At your own
premises - Rs. 99,000/- (up to 20 participants)
This price does not include the
cost of transporting the trainer
to and from your premises
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