Course Overview
A full day training programme that delivers techniques for producing professionally-presented minutes and includes a review and evaluation of minutes that delegates are currently producing.
A full day training programme that delivers techniques for producing professionally-presented minutes and includes a review and evaluation of minutes that delegates are currently producing.
09.30 – 10.00 Introductions and course objectives
10.00 – 10.30 The challenges with producing minutes, especially if the meeting is being chaired ineffectively.
10.30 – 11.00 Examination of delegates’ current practice for taking minutes ensuring accuracy and achieving an easy to read visual layout.
11.00 – 11.15 Coffee
11.15 – 11.45 Published agendas and hidden agendas – their effects on meetings and minute taking.
11.45 – 12.00 The importance of listening – how to ensure that nothing important is missed and no incorrect assumptions made.
12.00 – 12.30 The big question – what to include and what to leave out of minutes.
12.30 – 13.45 Lunch
13.45 – 14.30 Layouts – sections, styles, headings and numbering.
Organisational house styles will be reviewed and compared which delegates will have brought along with them.
14.30 – 14.45 Who is doing what and by when? Ensuring action items are clearly identified.
14.45 – 15.00 Writing in the active rather than the passive tense.
15.00 – 15.30 Writing concisely, professionally and clearly.
15.30 – 16.00 Exercise in re-drafting existing minutes to incorporate learning points.
16.00 – 16.15 Useful words for minutes and common confusions that spellcheck may not pick up and correct.
Really interesting course which should assist me in the future. I enjoyed the mini workshops and interactive activities.
Attended virtual session.
Very well organised and interactive.
Really enjoyed the course, delivery was engaging and made the content easy to follow.
Course delivered virtually
I thoroughly enjoyed the session, it was a good mixture of content with group tasks to supplement the learning given. Di was very good and kept the interest up throughout. I certainly feel more confident in minute taking when I am required to conduct this activity. ·
Attended virtual course:
Excellent course! I found it very beneficial, many thanks!
Great enjoyable course!
Great course, well-presented, informative.
Objectives
Delegates can expect to achieve the following outcomes:
PTP stands for Practical Training for Professionals and our aim is to make our training as practical as possible so delegates can return to the workplace with skills they can implement immediately. PTP now delivers training to over 40% of the FTSE 100.
PTP stands for Practical Training for Professionals and our aim is to make our training as practical as possible so delegates can return to the workplace with skills they can implement immediately. PTP now delivers training to over 40% of the FTSE 100.
1-to-1 training can be based on any of the 100 plus courses that PTP provides, it includes an initial telephone conference of up to 1 hour, a 1/2 day (3.5 hours) on-site one to one training session at your premises with one of PTP's expert trainers and then a further telephone conference call of up to an hour within 2 weeks of the on-site visit.
You have the option of a line manager being involved in both telephone conferences, the second telephone conference which can be for feedback and action planning is generally scheduled during the on-site visit.
Individuals taking on a new challenge or responsibilities. Professionals who want a trusted "sounding board" and thinking partner. Executives or managers who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness to achieve organizational and career success. Executives and professionals wanting to compete successfully but still retain balance in their life. Individuals who want to understand their blind spots so that they don't stand in their own way on their path to success. Executives and Professionals who want to improve their interpersonal skills so as to be more effective with bosses, peers, subordinates, or people in general. How much does 1-to-1 training cost?
A 1-to-1 training session costs from as little as £400 + VAT and will include an initial telephone conference of up to 1 hour, a 1/2 day (3.5 hours) on-site training at your premises and then a further telephone conference call of up to an hour within 2 weeks of the on-site visit.
1-to-1 training can be based on any of the 100 plus courses that PTP provides, it includes an initial telephone conference of up to 1 hour, a 1/2 day (3.5 hours) virtual one to one training session with one of PTP's expert trainers and then a further telephone conference call of up to an hour within 2 weeks of the session.
You have the option of a line manager being involved in both telephone conferences, the second telephone conference which can be for feedback and action planning is generally scheduled during the online session.
Individuals taking on a new challenge or responsibilities. Professionals who want a trusted "sounding board" and thinking partner. Executives or managers who want to enhance their leadership effectiveness to achieve organizational and career success. Executives and professionals wanting to compete successfully but still retain balance in their life. Individuals who want to understand their blind spots so that they don't stand in their own way on their path to success. Executives and Professionals who want to improve their interpersonal skills so as to be more effective with bosses, peers, subordinates, or people in general. How much does 1-to-1 training cost?
A 1-to-1 training session costs from as little as £400 + VAT and will include an initial telephone conference of up to 1 hour, a 1/2 day (3.5 hours) virtual one to one training session and then a further telephone conference call of up to an hour within 2 weeks of the session.
Choose from any of the 150 plus courses that PTP provides, and choose from 1 of our 50 plus UK wide training venues. You must book for 2 or more delegates and at least 4 weeks in advance, but that’s it, the course you want where you want it. The reason we ask for a minimum of 4 weeks notice is to enable us to market the course you have scheduled to other companies and organisations. However, if we fail to sell any additional places we guarantee to run the course just for you.
U-choose costs the same as our normal open courses i.e. the normal delegate rate. This includes lunch and refreshments throughout the day, framed certification and comprehensive training notes. A U-Choose booking can only be confirmed once we receive payment which can be made via credit/debit card, BACS or cheque. Payment is due at least 4 weeks before the date you request. Please note to be eligible for U-Choose you must book a minimum of 2 delegates on the same course & date.
Choose from any of the 150 plus courses that PTP provides on a date that suits you. You must book for 2 or more delegates and at least 4 weeks in advance, but that’s it, the course you want when you want it. The reason we ask for a minimum of 4 weeks notice is to enable us to market the course you have scheduled to other companies and organisations. However, if we fail to sell any additional places we guarantee to run the course just for you.
U-choose costs the same as our normal open courses i.e. the normal delegate rate. This includes framed certification and comprehensive training notes. A U-Choose booking can only be confirmed once we receive payment which can be made via credit/debit card, BACS or cheque. Payment is due at least 4 weeks before the date you request. Please note to be eligible for U-Choose you must book a minimum of 2 delegates on the same course & date.