Readers often complain that meeting minutes hide important information, like action items and decisions, inside pages full of wordy, pointless text. In this course, you'll learn how to write your meeting minutes and notes in a style that will meet the needs of today's “reader-in-a-rush.” With guidance from the instructor, you will create your own unique tools to improve your note-taking skills.

Performance Objectives: Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:

• Identify what information your readers will need.
• Take notes efficiently.
• Decide what does and does not belong in the final draft.
• Arrange material in an inviting format.
• Word the final draft clearly and concisely.
• Index notes for easy access to any subject.

Intended Audience: All audiences.

Sales Tax Notice: Effective October 1, 2025 
In accordance with Washington State law (ESSB 5814), sales tax will be applied to all training services. In addition to the course cost, sales tax will be calculated based on your agency's location and added to your final invoice after the class is completed.