Master the art and science of capturing clarity in every meeting.

About the session

Minute taking is both art and science. It's a critical skill in capturing crucial information and decisions swiftly whilst enabling the work of a committee or team. Minute-takers develop a keen ability to distil complex discussions into clear and concise summaries. This skill not only enhances their own communication abilities but contributes to the overall clarity and effectiveness of organisational communication and decision making.

This workshop will quickly get you up to speed on how to be an effective minute taker, strengthening your knowledge and skills to ensure that your minutes are accurate, objective and a true reflection of the decisions made. Participants will not only learn about how to take minutes but will start to practice their skills during the workshop.

Learning Outcomes

• Better understand the importance of minute taking in the tertiary education sector.
• Know what type of minutes are required for which context and be able to create organised and reader friendly minutes for enhanced comprehension.
• Have practiced how to distil lengthy discussions into concise and impactful summaries.
• Have sharpened your writing skills through practicing how to extract key points and nuances from discussions.
• Know which tools and resources to use to streamline minute-taking processes and boost productivity.
• Walk into your next committee meeting feeling more confident and prepared to take up your role as Minute taker.

Who is this session for?

All Staff

Facilitator

External - ATEM

Date

Tuesday 23 September 2025

Time

10am to 12noon

Delivery Mode

Virtual webinar

These workshops are available to all staff. They are not mandatory for casual staff.

Casual staff must obtain prior approval from their supervisor or manager to attend the training. For casual Academic staff such approval is required from the National Head of School or nominated supervisor (consistent with point 23. of the Employment of Sessional Academic Staff Policy)

The Faculty or Unit is responsible for paying the casual staff member for the time while they attend any non-mandatory professional development.

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