Minute Taking and Meeting Administration
Accurate minutes are the official memory of an organisation. This workshop teaches participants to capture the essentials of a meeting, structure minutes clearly, and manage the administration around them.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Preparing agendas, papers and logistics ahead of a meeting
- 02Listening for and capturing key points, decisions and actions
- 03Distinguishing discussion from decisions and agreed actions
- 04Writing minutes that are clear, concise and accurate
- 05Tracking and following up outstanding action items
- 06Handling confidentiality and record-keeping obligations for minutes
- 07Using shorthand notes and templates to keep pace with debate
What you will gain
- Prepare agendas and meeting papers
- Listen for and capture key points and decisions
- Distinguish discussion from action and decision
- Write clear, concise, and accurate minutes
- Track and follow up on action items
- Handle confidentiality and record-keeping duties
Who should attend
- Administrative and secretarial staff
- Committee secretaries
- Personal assistants
- Anyone tasked with taking minutes
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 16 to 17 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 22 to 23 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Administration & Office Management
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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