Description
Minute Taking Course Switzerland
Minute Taking Course
The one-day Minute Taking Course provides you with a systematic and technical approach to taking minutes at meetings. An explanation of the theory and practical workshops are provided to help cement your knowledge.
Participants from across Switzerland and further afield can join this live Virtual Classroom programme and develop professional minute-taking skills applicable to a wide range of business environments.
Minute Taking Course in Virtual Classroom
The course develops the skills needed to understand and research the subject(s) of a meeting, identify the key points and record them accurately, prepare and deliver notes that are concise and understandable, and create the necessary templates for formal minute preparation.
Templates are provided as part of the course.
Course Format
The course is a one-day workshop.
It is highly interactive and combines tutor-led instruction with numerous practical examples and exercises.
The course is delivered in a live Virtual Classroom environment.
Course Content
- Types of minutes and writing styles
- Chairperson’s duties and responsibilities of the minute taker
- Establishing a good working rapport with the Chair
- Creating an agenda – where to start and what other people will expect
- Practical application of the agenda
- Note-taking practical exercises
- Sorting information effectively and understanding what is important
- What makes a good set of minutes
- Re-writing poor minutes
- Bad minutes – feedback session
- Overcoming the passive voice
- Using the correct tone and professional language
- Questions and answers with our experienced trainer
Additional Information
This course is often selected by organisations seeking to develop the minute-taking and meeting administration skills of their staff.
Previous Delegate Feedback
“Excellent session, well run, very informative trainer. Easy to read, easy to find and well-maintained materials.” – Z Simpson, Executive Assistant
Dates and Duration
One-day full-time intensive live virtual workshop.
The course runs from 10:30 to 16:30 UK time.
Please see the available date options in the booking section.
CPD Accreditation
The Minute Taking Course is CPD Accredited, which means that a professional qualification in Minute Taking is issued by the CPD Standards Institute upon successful completion.
Outcome
Upon completion of the course, participants will gain:
- A clear understanding of the minute taker’s role
- A checklist of what should be included in minutes
- The ability to produce accurate, brief and clear minutes
- An understanding of the important dynamics between the minute taker and the Chair
- Listening techniques to enhance concentration
- CPD Certificate for Minute Taking
Gain a professional qualification to support your career development and demonstrate your professional skills.
Switzerland and International Participants
This course is suitable for participants based across Switzerland and internationally. Whether you are located in Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Lausanne, Bern, Zug, Lucerne, St. Gallen or elsewhere, you can attend live online and benefit from expert tutor-led training.
The practical nature of the workshop makes it particularly valuable for Executive Assistants, Personal Assistants, Administrative Professionals, Office Managers, Project Coordinators and anyone responsible for recording meetings and preparing professional minutes.
