Minute Taking Training

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A Quick Glance

Developed by business professionals
key learning points and tutor support
Learn how to write meeting agendas
Identify the actions required to prepare and set up the meeting effectively

Minute Taking Training is designed to provide delegates with the knowledge and skills required to take effective notes or minutes in the business meetings. We at Datrix Training ensures that the delegates are up to date with the latest technology and best practice guidelines. This course is intended for the professionals who are responsible for documenting meetings and recording actions needed. It is crucial to update minute taking skills to ensure that the delegates are aware of the new ways of working. During the training, our instructor will help the delegates to go through every concept and terminology of minute taking in detail.

Who should take this course

Minute Taking Training is aimed at professionals who are required to take notes or minutes in the meeting. This training can benefit a variety of people including Pas, Administrative Assistants, Secretaries and more. This training is very useful for those who want to produce professional and comprehensive minutes with confidence.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this course.

What Will You Learn

Upon successful completion of the course, the delegates will gain a thorough understanding of:

minute taking, its importance and role of a minute taker in business meetings
preparatory stages including creating templates, preparing agendas, researching and gathering the documents that are required in the meeting
Dos and don’ts of the meeting
what to include in the meeting, what are the focus areas and other aspects that should be taken care of during the meeting
how to produce “final minutes”

Certificate

Refreshment

Courseware

Course Overview

Minute taking is an essential part of business meetings. The minute-taker should know how to produce brief and easy-to-understand minutes so that it can help in the decision-making process of the business.

Our Minute Taking training will train the delegates to be confident and skilled minute taker. The delegates will understand the importance of minute taking and its practices. During the training program, the delegates will learn about the minute-taking process in detail. The course covers everything the delegate needs to know about minute taking including preparing minutes, taking notes within the meeting, and more.

Course Content

Minute Taking Training includes the following topics:

Introduction

This module covers the introduction of the minute taking. The delegates will get familiar with the importance of minute taking and will also recognise what needs to be recorded in the minute-taking process.

Overview of minute taking
Importance of minute taking
Role of minute taker
What needs to be recorded?

Preparation

This module includes preparing and reading agenda, preparing templates and more.

Preparing the agenda
Agenda items
Reading the agenda
Preparing templates
Research
Preparing equipment
Avoiding unnecessary equipment

Organisational Tips

This module includes various tips and tricks required to make effective minutes.

Before the meeting
At the meeting
After the meeting

Minute Styles

This module includes various styles of minutes including formal, informal and more.

Choosing a style
Informal minutes
Action minutes
Formal minutes
Recording motions and resolutions
What to record

Techniques for preparing minutes

This module includes the major techniques required for preparing minutes. It also includes writing and editing minutes.

Top techniques for preparing minutes
Writing minutes
Editing minutes

Interactive Meetings

This module covers the role of facilitator and minute taker at the time of minute taking. The delegates will get familiar with how to take minutes in the interactive meeting.

Taking minutes in an interactive meeting
The role of the Facilitator
The role of the Minute Taker
The minute book
Developing your minute taking skills

Listening Skills

This module includes an introduction to the various skills required for active listening.

Active Listening
Repercussions of Poor Listening
Non-verbal Communication Skills
Paralinguistic
Background and Surrounding Interferences
Misunderstandings, Misconceptions and Poor Judgement
Avoid Misunderstanding
Judgemental Interference

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About Norwich

Norwich

Norwich City is located on River Wensum in East Anglia that is situated 161 km northeast of London. During the period of 11th century, it was the largest city in England. According to 2011 census, it had a population of 213,166. The area extends beyond the boundary of the city including Taverham, Hellesdon, Old Catton, Thorpe St Andrew, Sprowston and Costessey. Norwich is the fourth most populated district in East of England with a population of 3480 per sq km.

History

This town started as a small Anglo-Saxon settlement in Norfolk. Norwich was located on the river so it grew into a town. Earlier it was known as North Wic, and term Norwich was first coined in the 10th century. In the medieval period, the primary industry in Norwich was wool and leather manufacturing. In 1500 the population of Norwich was 10000 which makes it one of the largest town in England. The population increased in the 17th century to about 25000. Later various industries grew in Norwich like printing, engineering, finance and electronics. Tourism also becomes an important industry. Norwich is still thriving in the 21st century. Now the population is 140,000.

Education

Norwich City has 56 primary schools that include 16 academies and free schools. Independent schools of Norwich include Norwich High School for Girls and Norwich School. The University of East Anglia and the Norwich University of Arts is located in Norwich. The student population of the city is around 15000. The University of East Anglia is located on outskirts of the city. This university has various well known creative programmes. The Norwich University of Arts was established in 1845 to provide designers for local industries. Norwich has three more education colleges for higher education.

Safe City

Norwich is the safe city with less crime rate. Norwich has vast and healthy youth population. Many students who come to study here contribute to a good environment of this town. The Proper combination of young people and safety make it a better place to visit.

Surprising Facts

Norwich has six theatres and two dedicated puppet theatres in the UK. Norwich Theatre Royal is stunning, and it is renovated recently. It plays host to wide range of theatres like comedy, musical and kids shows. The city has a rich heritage and rich literary culture. Divine Love written by Julian of Norwich was the first book written by an English Woman in 1395. It has also become an official city of refuge, and UNESCO named it the sixth city of literature in 2012.