ISBN: 978-1-932436-05-1

6 Steps to Quick, Useful Notetaking

Your notes are essential to you. They include details you must remember, statistics you will need, and reminders of important events. The way you take notes can make a real difference in your effectiveness and efficiency as an employee. emPOWERED Notetaking can help. This slim little guide can quickly teach you how to…

• prepare to take notes,
• choose a notetaking system,
• take organized notes,
• listen for important information,
• personalize your shorthand, and
• summarize.

You'll learn how to listen for verbal cues, how to organize your notes, and how to use them to stay organized and on track. You'll even find a quick lesson on taking notes during meetings.

In addition, a mini-index offers a cross-reference to our award-winning handbook, Write for Business.