Hi All,

We will be running a Minute Taking training course on Friday 17th January 2014, here at the NTW Office between 9.30am and 4pm.  We have a limited number of spaces left, so first come first in.  Cost will be £50 per person (to keep costs down lunch will not be provided but tea, coffee, biscuits, fruit to keep you going during the course will be).

If you are interested in joining us for the day then contact Hannah at info@nationaltheatrewales.org

The course will be delivered by an external trainer and will include areas such as;

Meetings

• Roles and Responsibilities;
• Relationship with the Chair;
• Governing Documents, Terms of Reference and Attendance Registers.

Preparation

• Agenda-setting;
• Personal preparation;
• The meeting cycle.

Minutes

• Lay-out;
• Writing styles;
• Freedom of Information Act;
• The minutes cycle.

Note-taking

• What to listen for;
• Using templates, summaries and bubble maps and mind maps;
• Writing quickly.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Identify the key tasks, roles and responsibilities necessary for effective meetings;
• Describe the meeting and minute cycles;
• Identify and apply an appropriate format for the agenda and minutes of different types of meetings;
• Apply a range of note-taking techniques.