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Minute Writing

Description

Do you find minute writing time-consuming and frustrating? Find out how easily you can produce minutes that are clear, concise, and well-presented.

Who this training is for

Minute Writing is for anyone who needs to produce concise, accurate minutes.

Topics

Clarifying your purpose

  • Why take minutes? 

Standard minute-writing conventions

  • Understand the conventions unique to writing minutes 

Minutes as a seven-step process

  • Familiarise yourself with the agenda
  • Decide on the type of minutes you need for your meeting
  • Take notes during the meeting
  • Write up the minutes
  • Check for accuracy, consistency, and tense
  • Edit in plain English
  • Proofread for polish

Testimonials

'This course was very comprehensive and left me with no unanswered questions. It was enjoyable and I would recommend it to anyone who writes minutes or is interested in the process.' Alice Bell  — New Zealand Qualifications Authority

'The course has given me a proper understanding of minute writing and what will be expected from me. I feel much more confident as a first time minute writer.' Mariana Jonker — Legal Services Agency

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Training customised for your team

You can have a unique training programme customised especially for your organisation.

Contact us to talk about your training needs, dates, and fees.  Email training@write.co.nz. Or call us on 04 384 6447 or 0800 4WRITE (0800 497 483).