How Anyone Can Write Perfect Meeting Notes

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Published 2021-09-21
This video will show you a simple structure of how to take good meeting notes at work.

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In this video, I will show you a simple structure of how to take good meeting notes at work, regardless of using a laptop or tablet or making hand-written meeting notes on paper.

I have tried and developed these tips for note-taking throughout my professional life in the corporate world and during my 4 years as a project manager in management consulting.

With this note-taking method and the respective note-taking template, you will be able to take effective notes and meeting minutes in every situation and type of meeting, without having to review and edit your notes afterward. I promise if you follow my step-by-step guide to perfect meeting notes, your colleagues and managers will be excited and want to know what kind of structure you are using for taking notes at work.

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CHAPTERS
00:00 The challenge with meeting notes
01:14 The importance of having good meeting notes
02:23 Key element #1
02:58 Key element #2
03:23 Key element #3
04:48 Key element #4
05:15 Key element #5
06:09 Key element

All Comments (21)
  • @jj-bu6yb
    Thank you so much! I will try this method!
  • @jorgecueva1679
    Thanks Lea, great info. I am doingo almost the way you say it but, there are a couple of things that will helps improve my notes. To be more specific, the action items is a great point to, in advance, be prepare for the next step in the notes. Great Video. Have a Great Day!!!
  • @sunilbell
    Appreciate your effort to bring in all the pointers in one video, Lea. This is very informative and I will start using the Meetings Notes template going forward. All the very best ...!
  • Hey Lea ! Your videos really amazing and absolutely KISS.. Looking for more productivity.. Expecting how to organize office email (outlook), folders structures..How to plan for study on NEW tools or subject ... Kudoos Looking for more productivity videos........Great. Thanks again
  • I like your action item accountability. Some time ago I learned to include 3 W’s in every meeting for action items. Who will do what by when. Thank you for sharing this!
  • @irennie321
    Thanks for the informative video Lea! Do you have a template available for meeting notes? I checked your blog and couldn't find one. Thanks again!
  • Nice tips! Would it be possible to have your Notion template?