Dates and timings
13 December 2024
9.00 – 17.00
23 May 2025
9.00 – 17.00
Venue
Central London (TBC)
These Multi Award Winning Minute Taking Courses are Endorsed by the IAM
Do meetings feel like a whirlwind of decisions and actions that are hard to track? Are agendas and follow-ups turning into a source of stress?
This course is your step-by-step guide to mastering minute writing and meeting management. With a focus on practical strategies and powerful Microsoft tools, you’ll learn how to capture what matters, keep meetings on track, and manage follow-ups effortlessly.
No matter your level of experience, this training will equip you with the skills to simplify your processes, save time, and deliver results with confidence.
Minute Writing Fundamentals:
- Techniques for clear and concise minute-taking.
- Grammar and style.
- Avoiding common mistakes and maintaining professional tone.
- Practical exercises to refine grammar and sentence structure.
Note-Taking Strategies:
- Efficient shorthand methods, including vowel omission and text-speak.
- Mind mapping and agenda-guided note-taking.
- Tips for creating crib sheets and summaries.
Teams and Microsoft Integration:
- Scheduling and managing meetings in Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
- Leveraging advanced Teams features like live events, polls, and breakout rooms.
- Best practices for sharing content, using whiteboards, and enabling collaboration.
Enhancing Meeting Effectiveness:
- Chair and minute-taker roles for seamless coordination.
- Techniques for maintaining control, managing time, and engaging participants.
- Post-meeting follow-ups, including action tracking and summary dissemination.
Microsoft Tools for Productivity:
- Overview of M365 tools like Viva Insights and Copilot.
- Streamlining tasks with shortcuts in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Using AI tools like ChatGPT for summarising, transcribing, and creating action plans.
Practical Exercises:
- Group activities to simulate real-world meeting scenarios.
- Hands-on practice with tools and minute-taking templates.
By the end of this course, attendees will possess the skills to capture, document, and deliver minutes effectively, utilising Microsoft tools for optimal meeting outcomes. This training equips participants with actionable insights to enhance their roles and streamline their workflows.
Why choose this course?
- 80 Pages of handouts
- 2 years of FREE post course support
- Endorsed by the IAM
- I don’t use PowerPoint!
- Certificate of attendance
- 100s of satisfied clients
- I have been teaching this course for over 17 years
- I am a Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
Your trainer
PAul Pennant
Founder & Owner of Today’s PA
