Minutes for Boards and Committees

Meetings provide a means for collaboration, communication and decision making every day in organisations across the globe. Decisions are made in meetings that form the basis of actions going forward. This course will develop the knowledge and skills of minute taking necessary to prepare, review and sign-off on meeting minutes that are accurate, objective, and a true reflection of the meeting decisions.

This course is designed to provide guidance on what is, and is not, the professional standard, and a range of tools to assist in practice.

The aim of this course is to equip participants with best practice knowledge and minute taking skills.

The course objectives are to:

• identify the purpose, function, and legislative requirements of minutes
• define the role and responsibilities of the minute taker and assist in achieving accurate minutes
• examine best practice in minute taking
• explore technology advancements.

Who should attend?

• newly appointed company secretaries or minute-takers
• assistant company secretaries
• support staff to the company secretariat
• anyone moving into a company secretarial role.