Take & Transcribe Meeting Minutes That Drive Discussion

Would you like the taking and transcribing of meeting minutes to be an easier process for your staff? You’re not alone. Many people struggle to take and transcribe clear and accurate minutes that will pave the way for focused discussion and decision making. In this class your staff will improve their skill at taking, transcribing, and distributing effective minutes. In this class, your staff will learn how to:

1. Understand the purpose and importance of taking minutes to ensure critical company information is preserved.
2. Use company-standard agenda and minutes templates for consistency and ease of maintenance.
3. Listen more actively and take appropriate notes during a meeting to capture important information.
4. Partner with the meeting chairperson/facilitator to ensure accurate note taking the first time.
5. Utilize spelling and grammar checkers effectively for correctness and clarity of minutes.
6. Eliminate the most common grammatical errors to maintain credibility and reader confidence in future meetings.
7. Transcribe minutes that are clear, brief, accurate, coherent, and comprehensive to encourage focused discussion and decision making.
8. Shorten time spent on minute’s transcription to eliminate multiple rewrites.
9. Take and transcribe minutes with more confidence.

Pre-work: Have your staff bring sample minutes to class for review and discussion in breakout groups.