Mastering Minutes With Teams and You
This 1 Day Course is delivered online and is split into 2 half days.
Dates and timings
16-17 December, 1.00-4.30pm GMT
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, award-winning course, endorsed by the IAM, empowers professionals with the tools, techniques, and confidence to master minute writing and elevate their meeting management capabilities.
Why Choose This Course?
- Endorsed by the IAM: Recognition from a leading professional body.
- Extensive Resources: 100 pages of handouts to guide and reinforce learning.
- Post-Course Support: 2 years of free follow-up assistance.
- Microsoft MVP-Led: Training by a world-leading expert with insider insights.
- No PowerPoint, Only Practicality: Hands-on, interactive learning experience.
- Certificate of Attendance: A valuable addition to your professional credentials.
- Proven Success: Over 20 years of training with hundreds of satisfied clients.
What You’ll Learn
Minute Writing Fundamentals
- Clear and Concise Writing: Grammar, style, and tone for professional minutes.
- Common Mistakes: How to avoid them and maintain accuracy.
- Practical Grammar Exercises: Refine sentence structure and formatting.
Note-Taking Strategies
- Efficient Shorthand: Techniques like vowel omission and text-speak.
- Mind Mapping: A visual approach to organise thoughts and main points.
- Agenda-Guided Notes: Stay on track by following meeting structures.
Teams and Microsoft Integration
- Meeting Management: Scheduling and managing with Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
- Advanced Teams Features: Leverage live events, polls, breakout rooms, and collaboration tools.
- Whiteboards and Content Sharing: Best practices for enabling team contributions.
Enhancing Meeting Effectiveness
- Chair and Minute-Taker Roles: Seamless coordination and communication.
- Time Management Techniques: Control discussions and keep meetings on track.
- Post-Meeting Follow-Ups: Action tracking and summary dissemination.
Microsoft Tools for Productivity
- Overview of M365 Tools: Including Viva Insights, Copilot, and Loop.
- AI Assistance: Tools like ChatGPT for summarising, transcribing, and planning.
Practical Exercises
- Real-World Simulations: Group activities to mimic workplace scenarios.
- Hands-On Tool Use: Practice with templates, transcription, and task management tools.
Additional Features from the Handouts
- Meeting Phrases: Pointers to manage discussions effectively.
- Checklists: Pre- and post-meeting actions for thorough preparation and follow-up.
- Minute-Taking Templates: Ready-to-use formats for efficiency.
- Teams Settings: Customisable options for bespoke meeting setups.
What Attendees Say
Attendees frequently highlight how the course is:
- Transformative: “I feel fired up and ready to tackle my next set of minutes.”
- Engaging: “Paul makes it easy to understand and immediately apply the concepts.”
- Practical: “The tools and techniques have streamlined my workflow.”
By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To:
- Capture and document meetings with clarity and confidence.
- Leverage Microsoft tools to optimise meeting outcomes.
- Apply actionable techniques to improve workflows and enhance your role.
Ready to Elevate Your Skills?
Don’t let meeting management overwhelm you. This training equips you with practical tools and cutting-edge techniques to simplify your process and achieve results.
Book Now to join hundreds of professionals who’ve revolutionised their minute-taking skills.
Dates and timings
16-17 December, 1.00-4.30pm GMT
Your trainer
PAul Pennant – Microsoft MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
Founder & Owner of Today’s PA
