Taking and Writing Minutes

1 or 2 days.  Can be delivered virrtually or face-face

Workshop outline

This workshop identifies the common problems that minute-takers face, shows participants how to create an efficient working relationship with the Chair, and demonstrates the purpose of minutes. 

Who should attend?

Anyone wishing to develop minute-taking skills.

Learning method

Presentations, discussions in small and large groups, exercises and practical activities. 

Workshop content

Minute-taking

• Taking notes efficiently 
• Using concentration 
• Focusing on relevant issues 
• Summarising

Practical exercises in taking minutes at meetings 

Writing the minutes  

• Finding time 
• The basic rules of writing well 
• Creating a useful layout 
• Identifying relevant material clearly 

Practical exercises, analysis and feedback

Action planning