Reference · How-to · ~6 min
How to summarize meeting notes
Turn messy notes into **decisions, actions, and open questions** — then verify names and dates.
Turn messy notes into **decisions, actions, and open questions** — then verify names and dates.
Steps
1. Paste raw notes or transcript (redact sensitive client info)
2. Ask for structured output: attendees, decisions, action items, parking lot
3. **You** assign owners and due dates — don't trust AI-invented names
4. Send draft to attendees for correction
Copy-paste prompt
Decisions
- …
Action items
- Owner — task — due (only if stated in notes)
Open questions
- …
Not discussed / unclear
Rules: Do not invent attendees, dates, or commitments not in the notes.
Notes:
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