Joe M. Turner is a well-known Atlanta-based speaker and former management consultant (Accenture, Bank of America). His corporate career included designing, developing, and delivering both instructor-led and computer-based training for multiple Fortune 100 clients.

Key Objectives

1. The functions and scope of meeting minutes - Meeting minutes are not a word-for-word transcription of what is said in the meeting.
2. The importance of the minute-taker's role - Minimize anxiety. Preparation is key using a minute-taking template.
3. The task timeline of the minute-taker before, during, and after each meeting - How to spend 20% of your time in meeting prep so your work is 80% done.
4. The rules and customs of structured meetings - Previous minutes, new business, old business -- why they're important.
5. Latest technology and techniques for advanced minute taking
6. Complexities and legalities - Executive vs. general session minutes, when to turn off a recording device, confidentiality, discarding original notes and recordings

Your Learning Includes

• Meeting Minutes Template - A tool from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to keep your meeting minutes organized
• Master Minute Taker Checklist – Don’t miss a single step with this handy checklist
• Q&A with your trainer