Professional Minute Taking

Course description and benefits

In an office environment, minute taking isn’t always reserved for a secretarial position and this course is designed for participants who wish to increase their efficiency in this area. Participants will learn the basics of minute taking, as well as active listening and summary skills.

Who will benefit

• Company secretaries
• Board chairpersons
• NGO leaders
• Students’ union leaders
• Trade union leaders

Course outline

• Summarizing
• Understanding the role of a minute taker
• Setting the meeting agenda
• Organization
• Ensuring accuracy

Course outcomes

On completion of this course, participants will:

• Know how to be an efficient minute taker.
• Understand how to prepare for meetings.
• Learn active listening skills.

Course format

The course is a combination of classroom time and learning workshops. Classroom sessions are intensive and participative and will include a variety of approaches such as lectures, group discussions and practical exercises. A number of guest lecturers will also make presentations, aiding the overall learning experience.

Presenters

The course presenters will include top-level industry experts and practitioners

Course materials

In addition to comprehensive course notes, participants will be provided with course bags, core textbooks and a notebook.

Tea break and lunch will also be provided.