How to take meeting notes
PURPOSE
Meeting notes capture decisions, action items, owners, deadlines, and important context.
WHAT TO CAPTURE
Record the meeting topic, date, attendees, decisions made, open questions, action items, owners, and due dates.
WHAT NOT TO CAPTURE
Do not try to transcribe every word unless a formal record is required.
STYLE
Use bullets, headings, and clear action item formatting.
AFTER THE MEETING
Share notes promptly while the discussion is still fresh.