Administrative summaries and note-taking

Course Code: ADOM 1214

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Administration and Office Efficiency

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15 - 17 Sep 2025

3 Days

Dubai, UAE

$3,250

15 - 17 Dec 2025

3 Days

Abu Dhabi, UAE

$3,250

Introduction

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This course equips participants with essential skills to create clear, concise, and actionable administrative summaries and take effective notes in professional settings. Participants will learn techniques to identify key points, structure information logically, and ensure accuracy and relevance in their documentation. Through hands-on practice and real-world scenarios, attendees will gain confidence in capturing, organizing, and presenting information for maximum impact.

· Demonstrate the purpose and importance of administrative summaries and note-taking.

· Identify key points from meetings, presentations, and discussions.

· Structure summaries and notes in a clear, concise, and professional manner.

· Utilize tools and techniques to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

· Tailor summaries and notes to suit different audiences and purposes.

· Apply best practices to manage and organize notes for easy retrieval.

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Fundamentals of Administrative Summaries and Note-Taking:

Definition and purpose of summaries and notes.
Key differences between summaries, minutes, and transcripts.
Benefits of mastering this skill in administrative roles.

Preparing for Effective Note-Taking:

Understanding the context and objectives of meetings or discussions.
Tools and resources for professional note-taking (digital and traditional).
Pre-meeting preparation: agendas, materials, and focus points.

Techniques for Effective Note-Taking

Different method and other structured approaches.
Abbreviation techniques and shorthand for speed.
Active listening skills to capture essential information.

Crafting Clear and Concise Administrative Summaries

Steps to create actionable and reader-friendly summaries.
Organizing information logically: headers, bullet points, and key sections.
Strategies for condensing complex information without losing meaning.

Customizing Summaries and Notes for Different Audiences

Understanding the needs of various stakeholders (executives, teams, clients).
Adapting tone, style, and content to suit the purpose

Tools and Technology for Note-Taking and Summarization

Overview of note-taking apps (e.g., Microsoft OneNote, Evernote, Notion).
Using AI tools for automated transcription and summarization.
Organizing and managing digital and physical notes effectively.

Common Challenges and How to Overcome Them

Dealing with information overload during discussions.
Handling unclear or poorly structured meetings.
Ensuring accuracy while maintaining speed.

Boost certificate of completion

BOOST's Professional Attendance Certificate “BPAC” is always given to the delegates after completing the training course, and depends on their attendance of the program at a rate of no less than 80%, besides their active participation and engagement during the program sessions.

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Flexible deadlines

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Shareable Certificate

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COURSE METHODOLOGY

Our Training programs are implemented by combining the participants' academic knowledge and practical practice (30% theoretical / 70% practical activities).

At The end of the training program, Participants are involved in practical workshop to show their skills in applying what they were trained for. A detailed report is submitted to each participant and the training department in the organization on the results of the participant's performance and the return on training. Our programs focus on exercises, case studies, and individual and group presentations.

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