Course overview

The effective recording of meetings is essential - whether it be in the dissemination of information throughout your organisation, or the impressions and conclusions formed both internally or externally by the regulators and the general public.

Ineffective minute recording can have a detrimental impact by creating the wrong impression or failing to provide evidence of effective governance. Failure to accurately record discussions has also been identified as one of the issues that can often lead to frustration amongst those attending the meeting.

This course explores the key principles of effective minute taking along with an insight into what the regulators are looking for in terms of effective meetings. 

Who should attend?

• Those who record minutes for the board and committees in NHS trusts and foundation trusts

• This course is suitable for all levels of experience - whether you are new to minute taking or have been minuting for years and require a refresher.

"I would recommend that everyone who takes minutes goes on the course, even those who have been doing it for some time, as it allows time and space to examine what you do and how you do it and to look at things that can be done differently."

   

Course objectives 

• Explore the essentials of effective minutes including what should and should not be minuted

• Develop an understanding of the purpose of an agenda, minutes and papers

• Clarify the key duties and responsibilities of the minute taker and the relationship with the chair

• Develop key skills in effective minute and note taking

• Provide an overview of what the regulators want to see to help identify what should be included in minutes

• Deliver practical exercises to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your minute taking

• Provide the opportunity for you to meet and network with peers.

“Really informative day thank you, after all the years of taking minutes and teaching myself, I wish I had been given this opportunity sooner. Sessions were broken up into manageable sections. Worked really well as a virtual course.”

   

Virtual course format

This course is a full day event running in two sections across one day. The course will be delivered on Zoom. Estimated timings are:

Section one: 9.30am - 12.15pm

Section two: 1.15pm - 4.00pm

Please note this is subject to change.

How to book 

Module cost per delegate (ex VAT) - Member: £210, Non Member: £252

You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted.

Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so. 

“Very informative! I have really enjoyed this training and I am going back to my trust feeling so much more confident doing minutes.”

   

In-house training

This course can be delivered exclusively for your organisation with in-house training and can be tailored to your requirements. Enquire now 

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