Minute-taking can be a time-consuming and challenging task that often requires knowledge of the law, regulatory bodies, and market practices. Minutes are as unique as the Board to which they relate, and there is no one-size-fits-all process.
This training is specifically created for the social housing sector in the UK, to help you understand your responsibilities and the vital information needed in minuting. It gives you the skills and knowledge you need to accurately take minutes and navigate challenges.
What You Will Learn
- Legal requirements of your minutes and what others need from your minutes
- Skills needed for good note-taking, preparation, listening, and how you take notes;
- Turning notes into effective minutes, including readability;
- What can and can’t be changed;
- Minute writing conventions and your template, with examples;
- The balance of meeting everyone’s needs and brevity – how to summarise;
- Recording discussions and decisions;
- Checking for accuracy;
- Tips and hints;
- The balance of meeting everyone’s needs and brevity – how to summarise;
Additional Information
This training will be provided online using Zoom over two sessions of two hours each, making it the equivalent of a half-day session. Both sessions will be recorded and made available on our website for you to view again at your convenience.
The cost of this training is £300 + VAT.
Two additional hours of assistance, which include a review of the minutes, support, and feedback on taking notes and minutes, can be offered for an additional £125 + VAT.
10% discount for Go! members.
When:
- 11 and 18 March 2025 online at 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Contact us to book on to this training.
The programme is also available and tailored to your organisation.
We offer extended, bespoke versions of this training tailored to your organisation’s position and needs. Please contact us for more details and a specific quote.