Advanced effective recording of board and committee meetings

Strengthen your skills to record meetings with clarity, precision, and impact

This advanced one-day course is designed for those who already have experience in minute-taking and want to refine their skills for recording NHS board and committee meetings. It offers practical support to improve the quality, clarity, and effectiveness of minutes in line with best practice and regulatory expectations.

Participants will deepen their understanding the role of the board, how to capture discussions accurately, and produce clear records that support governance, transparency, and decision-making.

Key takeaways

1. Strengthen your understanding of the role of the board and board committees.
2. Learn practical techniques to accurately and succinctly capture discussion and outcomes.
3. Understand the purpose and principles of minute-taking at board and committee level.
4. Explore how to reflect board discussions and meet regulatory requirements through effective records.
5. Build confidence in drafting minutes that are clear, focused, and action-oriented.

Clear, accurate minutes are essential for good governance, transparency, and accountability in the NHS. As the regulatory scrutiny of boards increases, high-quality minute-taking helps ensure that decisions, challenges, and actions are properly recorded and understood. This course supports experienced minute-takers to refine their skills, building confidence and consistency in producing effective records that stand up to internal and external scrutiny.

• The role of the board and board committees and the importance of assurance and triangulation in evidence-based discussions.
• Regulatory expectations and what reviewers look for in minutes.
• The essentials of capturing effective minutes, including the level of detail appropriate for different meeting settings and navigating sensitive or complex discussions.
• Collaborative effective meeting planning, including action tracking, annual work planners and crib sheets.
• How AI can support your practice appropriately.
• Practical exercises to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of your minute taking.  

The course runs from 9:30am to 4.00pm (subject to change).

This training is open to Members and Non-Members of The NHS Alliance.

NHS Alliance Member: £355 (ex VAT) | £426 (incl. VAT)
Non-Member: £532.50 (ex VAT) | £639 (incl. VAT)

You will need to provide a purchase order number at booking to confirm your place on this course. Card payments are also accepted.

Follow the ‘Book now’ link at the top of this page to book your place. You will need to create an account if you have not already done so.

• Governance professionals and Company secretaries.
• Executive assistants and Personal assistants.
• Those who record minutes for board and committees in the NHS.
• Attendees who have experience in minute taking to allow full participation in discussions.