Introduction
  • The importance of minutes
What Every Minute Taker Needs to Know
  • The role of the minute taker
  • The definition of minutes
  • The impact of privacy legislation
  • The Minute Taker's Toolbox
  • What Every Minute Taker Needs to Know
Organizational Tips
  • The agenda
  • Consent Agenda
  • Before the meeting
  • At the meeting
  • After the meeting
  • Organizational Tips
What to Include/What to Ignore
  • Set Up of Minutes
  • Guidelines for What to Include
  • Motions and Resolutions
  • Exercises for What to Include
  • Answers to Exercise
  • What to Include
Writing Tips
  • Writing guidelines
  • Exercises to download
  • Answers to Exercise
Additional Aids
  • Hidden variables
  • Listening Skills
Handouts
  • Final Quiz
  • Guidelines for a Note Taker
  • Final Handouts - 10 Suggestions for Preparing Minutes + BONUS Booklet