Taking Minutes of Meetings: How to Take Efficient Notes that Make Sense and Support Meetings that Matter

The book "Taking Minutes of Meetings" is a valuable guide for anyone looking to improve their minute-taking skills in meetings. It covers important aspects such as arranging the meeting, writing the agenda, creating the optimum environment, structuring the meeting, and writing notes up accurately. The 5th edition of the book is fully updated for 2019 and includes practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips on using technology effectively and minutes for different types of meetings. The "Creating Success" series of books is designed to help new and aspiring managers and leaders unlock vital skills, power up their performance, and get ahead in their careers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2019
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Taking Minutes of Meetings is a comprehensive guide that walks you through the entire process of minute-taking, from arranging the meeting to writing the agenda, creating the optimum environment, structuring the meeting, and writing accurate notes. The often misunderstood role of the minute-taker is one of the most important and powerful in a meeting, and this book will help you excel at this crucial skill, allowing you to build your career and credibility.

The book is designed to be easy to read, with a dip-in, dip-out format that provides hands-on advice about the different 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. Fully updated for 2019, the 5th edition now features even more practical exercises, useful templates, and top tips, as well as guidance on using technology effectively and minutes for different types of meetings.

The Creating Success series of books is a bestselling collection of accessible and empowering guides written by experts for new and aspiring managers and leaders. The series aims to unlock vital skills, power up performance, and help individuals get ahead in their careers quickly. Each book in the series is packed with clever thinking, smart advice, and the kind of winning techniques that truly get results.

By reading Taking Minutes of Meetings and the other books in the Creating Success series, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in your management or leadership role. You will learn how to effectively organize meetings, create agendas that drive action, take accurate notes, and use technology to enhance your productivity. You will also develop the confidence and mindset required to make informed decisions and achieve your goals.

Whether you are a new manager or a seasoned leader looking to improve your skills, the Creating Success series is an invaluable resource that will help you achieve your full potential. So why wait? Start unlocking your success today with Taking Minutes of Meetings and the other books in the Creating Success series!

Weight: 450g
Dimension: 146 x 222 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780749498894
Edition number: 5 Revised edition