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THREE PARTICIPANTS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE with this TWO-DAY WORKSHOP

You’ll definitely want to tell two colleagues about this summer special! Complete your registration and Shelagh will provide complimentary registrations to this course for two colleagues of your choice. That’s incredible value for premium training.

How this works: 

• When Shelagh confirms your registration, she’ll also invite you to provide the names and email addresses of two colleagues who will also participate in this course.
• Shelagh will then provide personalized access information to those two colleagues.
• You needn’t all be in the same location to participate.

LESS IS MORE: ELEVATE YOUR CONFIDENCE and SKILLS in PREPARING MINUTES

Register now for this in depth workshop presented over the course of two days. In addition to the live course, during which your questions are welcomed, your registration includes three months of on demand access to the recording of our session and a PDF “Success Planner” workbook. 

DATES and TIMES FOR THIS TWO-PART COURSE

Wednesday and Thursday, August 26 and 27, 2026

1. WED: 9:00 – 10:15 AM PDT    12:00 – 1:15 PM EDT     19.00 – 20.15 CEST
2. THU: 9:00 – 10:25 AM PDT    12:00 – 1:25 PM EDT     19.00 – 20.25 CEST

THE COURSE

Whether you support a single committee or a board and some or all of its committees, the stakes are high. Decision makers expect and need quality minutes that reflect awareness of the range of purposes minutes may potentially serve. People also need clear, concise minutes that reflect good grammar and awareness of what is and isn’t relevant for inclusion.

That’s because, while you’re recording decisions and outcomes, you’re also documenting organizational history. The manner in which you do so may have potential legal, reputational and strategic consequences for your organization and for individuals.

Whether you prep minutes yourself or use GenAI/other recording devices to assist in the process, you need to be aware of potential consequences and risks.

All these considerations represent a lot of pressure, particularly since many assistants prepare minutes relying on inherited practices and/or without the benefit of recent (or any) training. In this course, you’ll benefit from Shelagh having prepared thousands of sets of minutes over the course of her career – including a decade with responsibility for a board and its five committees.

You’ll learn proven strategies for producing minutes that are readable, relevant and risk-aware. You’ll identify potential audiences who may scrutinize your work, and the purposes your minutes may serve even years after they’re written. You’ll gain a practical framework and the confidence to deliver minutes designed to withstand scrutiny from internal and external readers – today, and well into the future.

COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Identify and prepare to reflect the purposes minutes serve, as well as potential readers and their needs
2. Understand potential legal, reputational implications associated with minutes
3. Be aware of pros and cons of using GenAI or recording devices in minute preparation
4. Learn about the significance of neutrality, and how to screen your minutes to ensure you achieve it
5. Secure guidance on how you’ll determine what should and shouldn’t be recorded, and guidelines on attribution
6. Prepare to write concisely, with clarity
7. Reduce frustrations for you and your colleagues when it comes to reviewing, editing and approving your minutes

INCLUDED IN YOUR $159 US REGISTRATION FEE

1. a PDF “Success Planner” workbook
2. three months of on demand access to the recording of our session
3. upon request, a certificate of course completion

FEEDBACK FROM OTHER CLIENTS ON SHELAGH’S MINUTES TRAINING

• “So well done! – engaging and energetic – loved it!”
• “Engaging and fun – very useful session”
• “Shelagh has an infectious energy about her, she’s personable and engaging and is able to get everyone … listening and learning in a way that’s fun, fast paced and, most importantly, memorable.”
• “Excellent workshop!”
• “Shelagh’s minutes session is a must attend. For any assistant professional, whether you are just starting out in your career or you are a seasoned pro, the session Shelagh shared …   gave everyone confidence!”
• “Very informative session! I really enjoyed it & it was very helpful”
• Shelagh’s energy is infectious. Her pace and content made for a brilliant training session.”
• “Thank you so much. I found your workshop very informative. Your delivery kept me engaged the whole time.”