Advanced Minute Taking

Learn how to take high-quality, technical minutes in pressurised environments in which sensitivity, accuracy, speed and ethics all add to the complexity


Programme

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The principles of good minute taking

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  • The principles of taking good minutes
  • The role of the governance professional
  • Related ethics, responsibilities, and expectations

What are your minute taking issues?  

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  • Expert led peer-to-peer workshop on key issues

Drafting minutes as a record and as an influencing tool

Working with the chair and other key stakeholders

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  • A fit-for-purpose review process
  • Expectations vs reality
  • Building stakeholder relationships

Key minute taking issues in practice

Minute taking for technical and highly pressurised situations

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  • Gauging the right level of detail
  • Regulatory and/or public scrutiny
  • Using a Secretary's note

Sensitivity in the boardroom - maintaining integrity and professionalism

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  • Emotional intelligence
  • Interventions and ethical dilemmas
  • Confidentiality and discretion

Minute writing when something goes wrong

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  • Urgent response (crisis management)
  • Sensitivity and use of phraseology

Minute writing for quick turnaround times

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  • Setting KPIs for minutes
  • Pre-meeting preparation
  • Chair summaries / bullet points
  • Auditors

AI and technology in minute writing

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  • Approved use of AI
  • Helpful tools

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