Minute Taking & Writing

The content will be specific to each individual or group attending and their particular requirements but may include elements of the following:

	What are meetings for; purpose, type and benefits of good minute taking
	Assembling relevant types of document before a meeting
	Consulting with the chairperson and other key people when preparing for a meeting – who does what?
	Positive and active listening skills – the key to accurate minute taking
	Sorting and selecting information from the discussions, retaining the important and significant elements
	Identifying and practising a variety of writing styles and techniques
	Structuring minutes to comply with corporate style
	The agenda – layout and how to use it with keeping up
	Punctuation and grammar
	Summarising the salient points
	Agreed outcome and action points and who has responsibility
	Issue of the completed minutes
	Practice minute taking and recording

Personal and Organisational Learning Outcomes

	What the responsibilities of the minute taker are
	Prepare effectively for any meeting
	Develop good listening skills which ensure all salient information is recorded
	Choose and apply a method of minute taking which suits the individual
	Select and record the important, relevant points from the discussions
	The minutes are recorded within the corporate guidelines
	Produce clear and accurate minutes