Meitheal Skills — Community Leadership: Secretary Training and Managing Meetings
This course develops the skills required to organise productive meetings with campus stakeholders and undertake the secretary’s role within a group. Participants learn to prepare clear agendas, record accurate minutes, support effective meetings and use administrative leadership to help a group achieve its aims.
Issued on 20 Sep 2026 by
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
Issuer
National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
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The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, which operates under the aegis of the Higher Education Authority (HEA), is the national body responsible for leading and advising on the enhancement of teaching and learning in Irish higher education.
Criteria
Badge earners will be able to:
- Prepare structured meeting agendas that identify discussion items, responsibilities and intended outcomes.
- Record accurate, concise and action-focused minutes that support accountability and follow-up.
- Organise and facilitate productive meetings using effective time-management, participation and decision-making strategies.
- Apply meeting practices that keep teams focused, aligned and capable of achieving their goals.
