Do you want to write minutes quickly and alleviate what can sometimes be a stressful task?
Minute Taking Madness is jam packed with tips and techniques on:
how the critical relationship between the minute taker and the chairperson can make or break your minutes
the tools to use to take minutes
suggested types of templates
what style of minutes is best suited for different meetings
how to differentiate between waffle and the key points
how much detail should be recorded
recording different viewpoints
paraphrasing
listening skills
identifying meeting participants' communication style.
This essential resource includes a summary at the end of each chapter, exercises to refine your skills and links to additional resources.
Whether you've been taking minutes for years, are a newbie, it's part of your job or you're doing it voluntary this book will help reduce the madness we sometimes feel as a minute taker.
After reading Minute Taking Madness you will be well-quipped to tackle your minutes with confidence.