Just a Minute!...
Minute Taking Skills

General

Everyone knows that minutes are an indispensable part of meetings - particularly for management committees - yet very few minute-takers receive training in this important but overlooked role. Myths and misconceptions of what should and shouldn't be included in minutes abound. This workshop takes participants through the absolute essentials. It will benefit anyone who has minute taking responsibilities. You might be new to a job or feel that you'd like some clarification about what exactly you should be doing and how.

This half-day workshop will include guided exercises, presentations and discussion that will cover:

• What minutes are - and what they are not
• The importance of layout and presentations
• What to include and how
• Note taking
• The minute taker and broader committee

What participants will gain from this course

The workshop will provide you with the knowledge and techniques of how to take notes in meetings and present them clearly, concisely and effectively as minutes.

About the tutor

Julian Penton has worked on Teesside as a community development worker since 1986 - with community groups and voluntary organisations. His work has covered most stages of the development of organisations - from initial ideas to fully-fledged funded projects. His workshops are based on what he's observed to be effective and on his own practice as a team leader and community activist.