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Taking Minutes of Meetings The Sunday Times 'Creating Success' Series By: Joanna Gutmann Normal price: 8.99 Our price: 7.64 + postage Bargain: save £1.35 ! Product code: 23619 ISBN: 0749445599 160 pages Format: Pb Published by: Kogan Page, 2006, 2nd rev edition There are no reviews available for this book

Description of Taking Minutes of Meetings

Minutes are vital to the success of any meeting. Participants rely on them for information they may have missed, the action points act as a timely reminder, and those who could not attend can see what was decided in their absence. Minute-taking is often seen as a secretarial job, but this is not necessarily the case as the responsibility can fall to anyone. Taking Minutes of Meetings provides all the necessary support for the minute-taker. Reliable, accessible advice is given on important topics such as: • setting up a meeting; • sections of a meeting; • the agenda; • personal preparation; • taking notes; • the minutes; • recording decisions and actions. Minute-taking can appear daunting, but this practical guide provides you with the knowledge of your role and responsibilities, so that you can efficiently complete the task with confidence.

Taking Minutes of Meetings - Chapter headings

Introduction 1. Background Cycle of a meeting The participants 2. Arranging a meeting Who will attend Administration 3. Sections of a meeting 4. Agenda Agenda styles 5. Personal Preparation 6. Creating the right environment 7. Attending the meeting 8. Taking notes The message, not the words 9. Structuring notes 10. Writing up the minutes 11. The minutes Styles of minutes Common questions about minutes 12. Recording decisions and actions 13. Layout and numbering Layout Numbering Look at the picture 14. Business English for minutes Words and phrases – plain English Sentences and paragraphs Punctuation Useful words for minutes 15. Building confidence

Authobiography of Joanna Gutmann

Joanna Gutmann is a freelance training consultant who offers a range of courses on office communication. She has a background in secretarial work, and extensive experience in the design and development of courses for secretaries. She is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development and also the author of Taking Minutes of Meetings and of two workbooks, I Hate Taking Minutes and I Hate Writing Letters.