This workshop will provide you with core skills to record the proceedings of formal and informal meetings through taking minutes in a range of formats.
In this workshop you will learn about:
- The role of the minute taker
- Minute taking principles and processes
- General secretariat responsibilities
- Effective listening techniques
- Appropriate strategies to organise, disseminate and record minutes
Benefit from reflecting on your minute-taking experiences so far, undertaking practical writing and listening activities, engaging in discussion and participating in a meeting role play.
Participant benefits
- Explain the importance and relevance of minute-taking in your role and in your team and organisation
- Carry out the tasks required before, during and after meetings
- Choose appropriate minutes formatting and style depending on the purpose, level of formality and context of the meeting
- Differentiate between what to include and what to leave out of an agenda and minutes
- Collaborate closely with the Chair to ensure consistency of approach
- Write, review, refine, distribute and store minutes appropriately
Maximum number of participants
20
Facilitator
Backed by Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT), an educator from CIT Solutions will run the session.
Costs
Free. ORIC covers costs of delivering the workshop
Upcoming courses
Please note that applications close on the specified date – or earlier if it's in high demand. To avoid disappointment, apply as early as possible. The date of the session may be postponed or changed to a later date.