MASTERING MEETINGS AND MINUTE TAKING - A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP FOR PA'S

"Mastering Meeting Essentials: Procedures, Policies, and Accurate Minute-Taking:

 I. Introduction - Importance of effective meetings - Purpose of the guide

 II. Pre-Meeting Procedures - Setting clear objectives and agendas - Choosing the right participants and invitees - Scheduling and reminders - Distributing materials and prep work

 III. Meeting Policies - Defining meeting etiquette and expectations - Establishing decision-making processes - Conflict resolution and communication guidelines - Technology usage and distractions

 IV. Conducting Effective Meetings - Starting on time and staying focused - Encouraging participation and engagement - Managing dominators and quiet participants - Staying on topic and avoiding tangents 

V. Accurate Minute-Taking - Importance of accurate records - Best practices for note-taking - Capturing action items and decisions - Distributing and storing minutes 

VI. Post-Meeting Follow-up - Implementing action items and decisions - Evaluating meeting effectiveness - Gathering feedback and continuous improvement 

VII. Conclusion - Recap of key takeaways 

- Final thoughts