Note Taking
Programme Overview & Summary
A highly participative course, specifically designed for people that will be taking notes in formal meetings such as employee relations investigations. The course will equip delegates with the skills to prepare for the meeting, capture key information, control the pace and deal with potential emotion.
Style and Approach
Practical, immersive and interactive.
Audience
Anyone who is required to take notes in formal meetings such as employee relations investigation, as part of their role.
Programme Structure
1 day: 09:30-16:00 Virtual Course

Preparing for the workshop
None required
Group Size
12 Participants
Programme Topics
Classroom modules
- Welcome and Objectives
- The Context
- Role of the Note Taker and its importance
- Preparing for the Meeting
- During the Meeting – part 1
- What Happens if....., during the meeting
- During the Meeting – part 2
- After the Meeting
- Review, feedback and close.
Outcomes
Having attended this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the role of the note taker and its importance
- Outline the essential content of a formal minute of a disciplinary and grievance hearing
- Prepare effectively before undertaking the role of Note Taker
- Take notes of a meeting that conform to the required format and are an accurate, clear and reliable record of the meeting
- Listen actively and ask questions of the Chair to identify information they feel is required
- Deploy techniques and strategies to deal with any challenges faced whilst note taking
- Finalise, review, distribute and store the notes correctly.
How to apply
If you would like to attend this course or have any queries about your projects following the course, or wish to submit your project for accreditation, please goto our how to book webpage.
