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Minute Taking Training Outline

Module 1: Role of a Minute Taker

  • Introduction
  • Who is a Minute Taker?
  • Roles and Skills of a Minute Taker
  • Challenges and Solutions
  • Meeting Agreements

Module 2: Minutes Styles

  • Choosing a Style
  • Formal Minutes
  • Action Minutes
  • Informal Minutes
  • Recording Motions and Resolutions
  • What to Record?

Module 3: Techniques for Preparing Minutes

  • Writing Minutes
  • Editing Minutes

Module 4: Interactive Meetings

  • Taking Minutes in an Interactive Meeting
  • Role of the Facilitator in an Interactive Meeting
  • Members More Able to Participate
  • Role of the Minute Taker at an Interactive Meeting

Module 5: Developing Your Minute Taking Skills

  • Appearances
  • A Personal Action Plan

Module 6: Listening Skills

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

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Who should attend this Minute Taking Training?

The Minute Taking Course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their process of recording the discussions and decisions made during a meeting. The following professionals can benefit from attending this course:

  • Administrative Professionals
  • Executive Assistants
  • Secretaries
  • Personal Assistants
  • Office Managers
  • Compliance Officers
  • HR Professionals
  • Board Secretaries

Prerequisites of the Minute Taking Training

There are no formal prerequisites for the Minute Taking Course. However, a basic understanding of meetings and how they work would be beneficial for delegates.

Minute Taking Training Course Overview

Minute taking is an essential skill that ensures effective communication and documentation in meetings and discussions. Accurate minutes capture key points, decisions, and action items, promoting accountability and clarity in any professional setting. Mastering this skill is vital for enhancing organisational efficiency and collaboration.

Professionals such as Administrators, Managers, Project Coordinators, and Team Leaders will greatly benefit from this course. It equips them with the techniques needed to take clear, concise, and actionable minutes, ensuring that all relevant information is accurately recorded and communicated.

This 1-day course by The Knowledge Academy provides professionals with practical tools and techniques for efficient minute taking. Delegates will learn how to organise their notes, highlight key discussions, and produce professional-quality minutes. The course also covers best practices for follow-up and ensuring that all stakeholders are informed of decisions made during meetings.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the fundamental principles of Minute Taking
  • To develop proficiency in active listening and note-taking techniques
  • To learn how to create structured and concise meeting minutes
  • To enhance their ability to document action items, decisions, and follow-ups effectively
  • To gain practical experience in real-time Minute Taking scenarios
  • To cultivate time-management skills for efficient Minute Taking
  • To learn to adapt to various meeting dynamics and communication styles
  • To receive valuable feedback and personalised guidance for continuous improvement

Upon completion of the course, delegates will possess the skills necessary to produce professional meeting minutes, thereby improving communication and facilitating effective decision-making in their organisations.

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What’s included in this Minute Taking Training Course?      

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors          
  • Minute Taking Training Certificate        
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Our Burton Upon Trent venue

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IT support is on hand to sort out any unforseen issues that may arise.

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This location has full video conferencing equipment.

Burton Upon Trent is a town located near the River Trent in Staffordshire, England. It has a population of around 72,000 people and is in the east of the county. There is one college in Burton which is the Burton and South Derbyshire College. It enrols around 13,000 students every year and provides a wide range of courses to different types of students. This includes academic and vocational programs. It is not a university but does provide franchised higher education courses. The University of Wolverhampton has a presence in the School of Health and Wellbeing in the Queen’s Hospital of Burton Upon Trent. It specialises in providing nursing qualifications and training. The rate of unemployment in Burton Upon Trent is at 2.9%. This is lower than the national average of England which is 7.6%. 

Nearby locations:

  • Strettons
  • Stanton
  • Branston
  • Barton Under Needwood
  • Tutbury
  • Alrewas
  • Hoar Cross
  • Hanbury
  • Newborough
  • Yoxall
  • Kings Bromley
  • Rolleston On Dove
  • Bretby
  • Tatenhill
  • Newton Solney
  • Stapenhill
  • Drakelow
  • Dunstall
  • Anslow
  • Horninglow

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Burton Upon Trent

T: 01344203999

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Minute taking is the process of documenting the key information, decisions, and actions during a meeting to create an official record.
This Minute Taking Course enhances your ability to record meetings accurately and efficiently, ensuring vital information is captured and actionable items are clearly documented.
Delegates develop keen listening, precise notetaking, objective summarisation skills, and the ability to discern key points during discussions.
There are no formal prerequisites to attend this Minute Taking Course.
The duration of this Minute Taking Training spans 1 day.
This Minute Taking Training Course comes with valuable training sessions led by experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack, and a certificate upon completion.
A proficient minute taker is attentive, discerning, impartial, organised, and possesses excellent written communication skills.
The Minute Taking Training Course ensures meetings are productive, decisions are documented, actions are tracked, and organisational memory is preserved, facilitating accountability and continuity.
Accurate minute-taking captures essential discussions, agreements, and action items, fostering clear communication, ensuring team alignment, and aiding in effective follow-up.
The Knowledge Academy in Burton Upon Trent stands out as a prestigious training provider known for its extensive course offerings, expert instructors, adaptable learning formats, and industry recognition. It's a dependable option for those seeking the Minute Taking Certification Course.
Completing the Minute Taking Training can lead to job opportunities such as Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Meeting Coordinator, and Office Manager, where minute taking is a critical skill.
The average salary for someone with Minute Taking training in Burton Upon Trent typically ranges from £25,000 to £35,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
The Minute Taking Course is highly beneficial as it enhances organisational and communication skills, making you more efficient and effective in administrative roles and improving your professional credibility.
After completing the Minute Taking Training Course, the next step could be to apply these skills in your current role, seek new job opportunities, or pursue further training in advanced administrative or management courses.
On The Knowledge Academy’s Minute Taking Training Course page, fill in your details and contact information from the “Enquire Now” drop down menu, and one of our agents will get back to you regarding the further details.
Yes, the Minute Taking Training is designed to be accessible and practical, making it easy for delegates to complete with dedicated effort and practice.
The Minute Taking Training Course is quite popular, especially among administrative professionals and organisations seeking to improve their meeting efficiency and documentation practices.
The training fees for Minute Taking Trainingin Burton Upon Trent starts from £995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Minute Taking Training.
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