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Minute Taking

Upcoming Course Dates
Minute Taking

Melbourne
12 Jun 2012 $355
13 Jul 2012 $395
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31 Aug 2012 $395
28 Sep 2012 $395
01 Nov 2012 $395
04 Dec 2012 $395
10 Jan 2013 $395
04 Feb 2013 $395
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Sydney
12 Jun 2012 $395
13 Jul 2012 $395
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31 Aug 2012 $395
28 Sep 2012 $395
01 Nov 2012 $395
04 Dec 2012 $395
10 Jan 2013 $395
04 Feb 2013 $395
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Brisbane
12 Jun 2012 $395
13 Jul 2012 $395
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31 Aug 2012 $395
28 Sep 2012 $395
01 Nov 2012 $395
04 Dec 2012 $395
10 Jan 2013 $395
04 Feb 2013 $395
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Cairns
30 May 2012 $395
22 Aug 2012 $395
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20 Nov 2012 $395
05 Feb 2013 $395
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Townsville
30 May 2012 $395
22 Aug 2012 $395
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20 Nov 2012 $395
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  • Duration
    4 Hrs (9:00 am – 1:00 pm)
  • Meals Provided
    Light refreshments
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  • Delivery Methods
    Public, In-house, Closed Group
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Course Overview

It is crucial to be able to take effective minutes for on-going productivity and record keeping purposes. Effective minutes will include what was decided in the meeting, what was accomplished and what is to be actioned before the following meeting.

Expected Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of meetings and recorded minutes.
  • Identify the duties and responsibilities of the minute recorder.
  • Effectively utilise tools and techniques to enable effective meeting minute records.
  • Improve productivity via building core competencies to be an effective minute recorder.
  • Use strategies to overcome barriers by understanding standards and utilising templates.

Who Should Attend this Course

This course is aimed at anyone who is required to record, compile, publish and distribute meeting minutes.

Core Learning and Development Competencies

This course has been designed to support the development of the following core competency areas identified to facilitate individual and organisational success:

  • Business acumen
  • Composure
  • Listening
  • Written communications

Click for futher information on our core competencies.

Topics Covered [Click to Show All]

  • What makes meetings effective
  • 10 commandments of meetings
  • Meeting agendas
  • The importance of recorded minutes
  • What are minutes
  • Minute records tasks—prior, during and after the meeting
  • Tips for effective minutes
  • Meeting minute formats
  • Competencies for the minute recorder
  • Communication—obstacles to listening
  • Write it right—writing trocess techniques
  • Dealing with problem behaviours in meetings

“A very worthwhile course!”
Vanessa, Secretary

“The coffee/lounge/break area is really relaxing and well decorated – very nice!”
Erin, HR Administration Officer