Report Writing & Minutes Taking Skills

Start Date: 2023-02-20 End Date: 2023-02-24

Scheduled Dates:

    20-24 February 2023

    24-28 July 2023

Venue:                     Windhoek, Namibia

Duration:                 5 days

Course Fee:            USD 1700.00

Course Description

The best reports demonstrate the writer’s command of both material and medium. Effective minute taking will enable your business units to solve many problems and complaints associated with running meetings. In the hands of a competent minute-taker, managers and staff are enabled to effectively action efficiently recorded meeting items. This training deals with the fundamental skills needed for planning, structuring, writing and checking minutes and reports.

The Aims of the Course

The course aims to:

• Train delegates how to write informative and effective reports, which are compelling, persuasive and easily understood.
• To develop the skills required to produce clear, concise and appropriate reports for your organisation. You will develop skills in researching, planning, writing and editing an effective report.
• Enable delegates to understand the important role of a minute-taker as well as efficiently recording all the important information discussed in the meeting.

Course Objectives

By the end of this training, delegates should be able to:

• Plan, organise their objectives, structure, construct arguments and summarise their content effectively. 
• Recognise the importance and outcomes of minute-taking
• Take minutes in interactive board meetings
• Write drafts, proofread and organise minutes
• Develop skills in active listening, critical thinking, and organisation
• Write more structured reports

Target Group

• Receptionists
• Front Desk Staff
• Administration Assistants
• Personal Assistants
• Secretaries
• Supervisors/Team Leaders
• Office Managers
• Any individual working in the office support field