Minute Taking must be one of the most underrated skills. Employees are often expected to take minutes of meetings with no training, sometimes even on the first day with a new company. At the end of this course, delegates will be aware of all the skills required, and know how to develop them, to become a truly effective minute taker. •different types of meetings, concentrating particularly on the meetings to be attended by the course delegates •purposes and benefits of meetings and minutes •preparation and procedures, including formulating different types of agenda •what is the "big picture" regarding the minute taker's role? •a detailed look at all the skills required to be an effective minute taker and discussing how these skills can be developed •practical exercises in note taking and writing minutes Delegates will leave the course with their own personal action plan to become excellent minute takers