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More minute taking tips

Practically Perfect PA

As we all know, writing minutes is a fundamental part of an assistant role and a skill we have to get right. It can be quite daunting taking minutes for a Committee that you have never met. The Committee can help you. Remembering names. Draw a table plan on your piece of paper with each of their name’s next to their seat.

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Tips on good minute taking

Practically Perfect PA

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. The attendees.

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Tips on good minute taking

Practically Perfect PA

As we all know writing minutes is a basic skill for assistants and we have probably written more over the years than Stephen King has writing novels. I had a job a few years back that provided support for twelve Committees who had four meetings a year, which meant I was writing a set of minutes practically every week. The attendees.

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Meeting preparation.

Laughing all the Way to Work

To-do lists I have to-do lists for the Board and Committee meetings and a to-do list for the Board Reception and Dinner. This does increase the preparation time, but on the day of the meeting it goes very smoothly with no stress. To prepare a minute template simply use your agenda and put it in minute format. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Going Checklist Crazy

Laughing all the Way to Work

On Day 1 we have Committee meetings so there is a list of things I need for those. As an aside, pen and paper will suffice if I have to, but you can see that the checklist can help avoid any unnecessary stresses from happening. Another thing to put on your checklist if you are using a laptop is a memory stick. 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.