This class is designed to make any note-taker more efficient and more confident! You will identify key ways to become more effective and efficient before, during and after the meeting.
BEFORE THE MEETING:
• Identify your audience’s need for information
• Learn what to write down/ignore as you take notes
• Create note-taking templates to reduce your writing load
DURING THE MEETING:
• Set up the room to maximize efficiency
• Decide what (if any) technology will help you take notes
• Show up loaded – come to the meeting armed with tools
• Participate as the meeting’s note-taker
AFTER THE MEETING:
• Decide what to keep/omit for the final minutes
• Choose the best format for the occasion
• Edit for clarity and conciseness
• Make it easy to retrieve information from past minutes