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Record Nr.

UNISA996339129803316

Autore

Gutmann Joanna

Titolo

Taking minutes of meetings [[electronic resource] /] / Joanna Gutmann

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Philadelphia, Pa., : Kogan Page Ltd., 2013

ISBN

0-7494-6725-8

1-299-16035-2

Edizione

[3rd ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (192 p.)

Collana

Creating Success

Creating success

Disciplina

651.7/7

651.77

Soggetti

Business meetings

Business communication

Corporate minutes

Business records

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

Introduction -- Background -- Arranging a meeting -- Sections of a meeting -- Agenda -- Personal preparation -- Creating the right environment -- Attending the meeting -- Taking notes -- Structuring notes -- Writing up the minutes -- The minutes -- Recording decisions and actions -- Layout and numbering -- Minutes for different types of meeting -- Using technology -- Impact of the freedom of information act on minutes -- Business english for minutes -- Building confidence.

Sommario/riassunto

The minute-taker is one of the most important and powerful people in a meeting and they should use this opportunity to develop knowledge, broaden horizons and build credibility within the organization.Taking Minutes of Meetings, 3rd edition is an easy to read 'dip-in, dip-out' guide which shows you how to confidently arrange meetings and produce minutes. It provides hands-on advice about the sections of a meeting as well as tips on how to create an agenda, personal preparation, best practice advice on taking notes and how to improve your accuracy. Brand new chapters include guidance on using t