Does the thought of taking minutes cause your heart to sink? Do you ever read minutes for a meeting that you attended and the recorder didn't record what actually happened? Or do you have people in your office who want the minutes to record what they meant to say, not what they actually said? Minute taking is a skill few people have learned to do properly. Here's your chance to shine!

You are among the majority if you don't feel confident. Few people actually know what taking minutes entails. Now, you can take away the fear and learn the skills immediately!

What Makes Great Minutes?

You know that minutes are historical documents, but do you know what your responsibilities as minute taker entail? If people can't remember or agree on what actually occurred at a meeting, how can the group effectively accomplish its objectives? This one-day workshop helps minute-takers understand their role and the best techniques for producing minutes that include all the essential information needed.

Many people never learn how to take good minutes, and simply copy what was done before-even if it was done badly. Don't allow a bad example to sabotage your career.

In group discussion, with activities, we will discuss:

• What minutes should contain-and what they shouldn't
• Your role as a minute taker, including legal responsibilities
• The importance of accurate minutes
• How to avoid writing "Bob said," "Mary said" over and over
• How to remove extraneous details and conversation to record only what really matters

What You will Achieve from this Workshop:

• Recognize the importance of minute-taking and be able to use this to your advantage
• Be able to remedy many of the complaints that face minute-takers
• Be able to write minutes that are suitable for formal meetings, informal meetings, and action meetings
• Develop the essential skills of an effective minute-taker