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Minutes of Meeting Writing Workshop

Course Duration: 1 Day

Introduction

This workshop is designed to take the stress out of note-taking and minute-writing by introducing the approaches to write clearer and more accurate minutes.

Course Objective

By the end of the course, you will:

Tailor your writing for different audiences
Feel more confident during meetings and take better notes
Be able to report discussions and actions using correct grammar and tone
Know how to select the right content for different types of minutes

Key Content

Module 1: Introduction

What competencies do a minute taker need?
What is the purpose of minutes
How can minute takers overcome difficulties

Module 2: Preparing to Take Minutes

The rights and obligations of the minute taker
Note taking formats
Types of minutes

Module 3: Language

Selecting the right level of formality
Using reported speech
Getting grammar right

Module 4: Writing Minutes

Format
Best practice for writing minutes
Timescales

Module 5: Summarizing

Reporting the outcome of meetings
Using diplomatic language

module 6: Practice Meeting

Contributing agenda item
Leading agenda point discussion
Effective minute taking

Module 7: Editing Your Work

A top down approach to improving text
Effective transitions
Polishing grammar and punctuation

Methodology

Participants will practice writing effective minutes through group discussion and exercises.