Taking Minutes

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

• understand the function of agendas and minutes in the proper conduct of work meetings
• choose the appropriate format and language
• review and enhance their current skills in recording notes of meetings

Programme Outline

• Which type of meeting: formal statutory or internal operational
• Understanding the link between the agenda and the minutes
• Choosing the appropriate format for the agenda and minutes
• Recording the debate:
  • how to follow the line of discussion
  • how to distinguish between information and emotion
  • how to identify the relevant points
  • how to report the decision
• Basic note-taking techniques
• Appropriate language for concise and correct  reporting

Who should attend?

All administrative and secretarial staff who are responsible for taking notes of meetings and writing up the minutes

Duration

6 hours

Fees

MUR8,000/- per participant