Taking Minutes of Meetings, 4th Edition

By Joanna Gutmann
Kogan Page October 2016

Specifications

ISBN-13
9780749475796
Publisher
Kogan Page
Publication
October 2016
Format
Paperback , 208 pages
Jurisdiction
International ? Countri(es) for reference only

Details

Get to grips with the minute-taking process from start to finish with this exhaustive guide in pocket form

Taking Minutes of Meetings guides you through the entire process behind minute taking: arranging the meeting; writing the agenda; creating the optimum environment; structuring the meeting and writing notes up accurately.

The minute-taker is one of the most important and powerful people in a meeting and you can use this opportunity to develop your knowledge, broaden your horizons and build credibility within the organization. Taking Minutes of Meetings is an easy to read 'dip-in, dip-out' guide which shows you how to confidently arrange meetings and produce minutes. It provides hands-on advice about the sections of a meeting as well as tips on how to create an agenda, personal preparation, best practice advice on taking notes and how to improve your accuracy. Brand new chapters of this 4th edition include guidance on using technology to maximize effectiveness and practical help with taking minutes for a variety of different types of meetings.

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Table of Contents

Chapter - 0: Introduction;
Chapter - 1: Background;
Chapter - 2: Arranging a meeting;
Chapter - 3: Sections of a meeting;
Chapter - 4: Agenda;
Chapter - 5: Personal preparation;
Chapter - 6: Attending the meeting;
Chapter - 7: Working effectively with the chairperson and group;
Chapter - 8: Taking notes;
Chapter - 9: Structuring notes;
Chapter - 10: Writing up the minutes;
Chapter - 11: The minutes;
Chapter - 12: Recording decisons and actions;
Chapter - 13: Layout and numbering;
Chapter - 14: Minutes for different types of meeting;

About the Author

Joanna Gutmann is a freelance training consultant specialising in office communication. She has a background in secretarial work, and is a member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). 

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