Effective Minute Taking

Taking minutes can be hard. Vague agendas. Ambiguous agreements. An unskilled chairperson. All these can all make the taking of an accurate record a daunting task.

Or perhaps you have not yet been taught the right way to do it?

This practical and interactive one-day Effective Minute Taking training course provides a toolkit of skills which will boost your confidence in the writing and presenting of accurate minutes – and help you deal with the other issues above.

Participant Profile

1. Are you looking to become a more effective notetaker?

2. Do you want to learn how to avoid taking down too much information while still capturing all the key points?

3. Are you interested in ensuring your final written minutes are readable and of the right length?

4. Do you want to increase your personal confidence in the minute-taking role?

This training course is relevant to all sectors, including listed and private companies, charities, public sector, and NHS.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the day, you will understand:

1. Why are minutes kept and the issues that can occur
2. How to take accurate minutes, and deal with those issues
3. Techniques for effective communication, relationship building and dealing with discord
4. Essential communication skills.

You will also receive:

• A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
• A certificate to show you have attended the course
• 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

People who take this course often go on to book:

• Advanced Minute Taking
• Planning and delivering effective board meetings
• Introduction to Corporate Governance
• Role of the Company Secretary Part 1
• Company Secretarial Practice for Support Staff

Useful CGI Resources:

• Effective Minute Taking
• Corporate Governance unlocked

A wealth of further information and guidance on governance practices and minute taking can be found on our website.

Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.