Objectives of the training
At the end of this training, you will be able to prepare adequately and take notes effectively in different types of meetings. You will be able to distinguish between what is essential and what is incidental, depending on the context of note-taking.Targeted audience
Anyone who needs to take notes in different contexts.Prerequisite
None.Trainers
Benefits for Participants
- Capture the essentials in meetings without getting lost in the details.
- Use simple methods to write clear and quick notes.
- Turn your notes into practical tools to better track actions and decisions.
Course architecture
Meetings (in person or remote) are commonplace in business. It is therefore necessary to be able to take notes at any time, clearly and accurately, to ensure the expected follow-up. However, it is also important to know how to take notes and what to write down. During this training, you will learn:
Self-assessment
Quick questionnaire to evaluate your current note-taking method.
How to prepare for effective note-taking
Preparing for the meeting and the steps involved in note-taking:
- Who prepares the meeting
- Agenda or meeting points
- Why is note-taking necessary
- Who will use these notes
How to take good notes
- How do you process information
- What are the common difficulties that can interfere with good note-taking (material and intellectual)
- Getting into the right mindset to help you concentrate
- How to anticipate disruptions to maximize listening
- What questions to ask yourself beforehand
Different tools for note-taking
- Format: text, table, template, or mapping
- Verb tenses
- Abbreviations
- Use of symbols
Private or personalized training
If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
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If you have more than 8 people to sign up for a particular course, it can be delivered as a private session right at your offices. Contact us for more details.
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