This 1 Day Course is delivered online and is split into 2 half days.
Dates and timings
11-12 March 2025, 1.00-4.30pm GMT
These Multi Award Winning Minute Taking Courses are Endorsed by the IAM
Transform Your Minute-Taking and Meeting Management Skills
Struggling to capture key decisions and actions during meetings? Overwhelmed by the complexity of managing agendas and follow-ups? This comprehensive course is designed to empower professionals with the tools, techniques, and confidence to master minute writing and elevate their meeting management capabilities.
With a focus on practical strategies and cutting-edge Microsoft tools, this training blends foundational skills with advanced features to help you take control of every meeting. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting, this course will equip you with actionable insights to simplify your workflow and deliver results.
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)
How is this course delivered?
- This course can be delivered at your venue
- This course can be delivered online at the date and time convenient to you
- This course is delivered online and is split into 2 half days.
Dates and timings
11-12 March 2025, 1.00-4.30pm GMT
Your trainer
PAul Pennant – Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
Founder & Owner of Today’s PA
