Overview
This Open Course is about how to have very productive meetings with campus stakeholders. Participants will learn how to take on the role of a secretary for any group, including how to prepare clear agendas and accurate minutes. The course also covers how to set up effective meetings and support a team. Secretaries are demonstrating leadership to enable a group collaboration to successfully achieve its aims and objectives.
You’ll Learn to
- Prepare well-structured meeting agendas that clearly outline discussion items, responsibilities, and desired outcomes.
- Record accurate, concise, and action focused minutes that support effective follow-up and accountability
- Organise and facilitate productive meetings by applying strategies for time management, participation, and decision-making.
- Support team effectiveness by implementing meeting practices that help groups stay focused, aligned, and capable of achieving their goals.
On earning your open badge award for this course, you will have achieved further recognition in the following domains of the National Professional Development Framework for Staff who Teach:
- Domain 3 Professional Communication and Dialogue Highlights the importance of clear, coherent, and effective communication within dynamic learning environments.
- Domain 4: Professional Knowledge and Skills This domain focuses on ensuring learners are current in knowledge and able to apply effective, evidence-based practices.
Course Developers
This open course will be developed by the National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education in partnership with:
Riona Hughes
University of Galway & Board of Irish College Societies
Alan O’Brien
Student, Munster Technological University
Enrollment
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