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Last updated on 12th June 2024<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picture this: you’re in a meeting, ideas are flying, decisions are being made, and crucial information is being shared. Amidst the whirlwind of productivity, one question looms large – how do you ensure that none of these valuable insights slip through the cracks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The answer, of course, is taking great meeting notes!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article we\u2019re going to take a look at 12 tips and tools for taking the best meeting notes you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your meetings are virtual or face-to-face, we have tips and tools that will help you take the best notes and ensure your meetings are as productive as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to take notes in a meeting <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we dive into the tips and tools, it\u2019s important to understand how <\/em>to take the best meeting notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To take the best meeting minutes you need to ensure you cover at least these 5 points:<\/p>\n\n\n

\n 1. Attendees<\/strong>
Make a list of everyone in attendance in case you need to pass on any information after the meeting.\u00a0
2. Summary<\/strong>
List the key points as they are discussed and be sure to write up a quick summary of each one.\u00a0
3. Action points<\/strong>
In addition to summarising the key points, list the action points that will be required. This is anything that either you or other team members need to do after the meeting.\u00a0
4. Ideas<\/strong>
When you\u2019re taking notes be sure to save a space for any ideas that pop up during the meeting. These can be suggestions from others or something you thought of.\u00a0
5. Follow ups<\/strong>
Jot down any questions or issues that were brought up during the meeting and need to be followed up and resolved afterwards.\u00a0
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4 Tools for taking effective meeting notes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019re in 2024. You don\u2019t need to rely on pen and paper anymore. Here\u2019s a list of 4 really useful tools that can help you take all your meeting notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Project.co<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A robust project management tool<\/a> is important for many different aspects of running a business, including taking control of your meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Project.co<\/a>, we have some free meeting note templates that make it really easy to get started and ensure your meetings are as productive as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a 1-on-1 meeting template<\/a>, for managing staff appraisals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a team meeting template<\/a>, to help you plan large meetings. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, the most relevant for this article, our meeting notes template. <\/p>\n\n\n

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This handy template is designed to help you plan and document meetings and action points. It comes pre-populated with tasks and a meeting agenda that can easily be customised.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more, this project is automatically set to private. So only the people invited to your meeting will have access to it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As you discuss things on your agenda, you can tick them off with one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can add any important files that you want to discuss at the meeting via the files tab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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