Cover accurate minute taking, structured business reports and clear written communication for South African organisations where meetings, committees and management reports drive decisions. Participants practise capturing discussions concisely, drafting action oriented minutes and structuring reports that busy executives can act on quickly, while avoiding the vague language and grammatical slips that undermine an office's professional image.
What you will be able to do
Apply proven techniques for listening, note taking and summarising discussions in real time.
Draft minutes that record decisions, actions and responsible parties without ambiguity.
Structure business reports using clear headings, executive summaries and supporting evidence.
Edit written work for grammar, tone and conciseness before circulation.
Distinguish between verbatim, narrative and action minute formats for different meeting types.
Manage the turnaround of minutes and reports against tight organisational deadlines.
Course outline
01Principles of Effective Minute Taking
02Listening and Note Taking Techniques
03Minute Formats and Templates
04Structuring Business Reports Clearly
05Executive Summaries and Key Findings
06Grammar, Tone and Editing
07Confidentiality and Document Distribution
08Managing Deadlines Under Pressure
Who should attend
This course suits personal assistants, secretaries, minute takers, administrative officers and committee coordinators responsible for producing minutes and reports.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026
Lusaka
2
US$1,100
24 to 25 Aug 2026
Kigali
2
US$1,100
31 Aug to 1 Sep 2026
Nairobi
2
US$1,100
7 to 8 Sep 2026
Durban
2
R10,000
14 to 15 Sep 2026
Johannesburg
2
R10,000
28 to 29 Sep 2026
Mauritius
2
US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026
Dubai
2
US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026
Lagos
2
US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026
Harare
2
US$1,100
26 to 27 Oct 2026
Kampala
2
US$1,100
2 to 3 Nov 2026
Dar es Salaam
2
US$1,100
9 to 10 Nov 2026
Pretoria
2
R10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026
Cape Town
2
R10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026
Online
2
US$900
7 to 8 Dec 2026
Mozambique
2
US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026
Cairo
2
US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026
Accra
2
US$1,100
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.
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