What Are Meeting Notes?
Meeting notes are a structured record of discussions, decisions, and action items from a team gathering. They serve as an official reference point and accountability tool.
When to Use This Template
- Team status meetings
- Project planning sessions
- Client consultations
- Strategic planning discussions
- Weekly check-ins
How to Customize Your Meeting Notes
- Add meeting basics: Date, time, participants, location
- Create clear sections for agenda items
- Capture key discussion points concisely
- List specific action items with owners and deadlines
- Include any decisions or key takeaways
Best Practices
- Write notes in real-time during the meeting
- Use clear, objective language
- Focus on outcomes, not verbatim transcription
- Distribute notes promptly after the meeting
- Follow up on action items
Common Sections to Include
- Meeting Overview
- Attendees
- Agenda Review
- Discussion Highlights
- Decisions Made
- Action Items
- Next Meeting Date