From talk to actions.
A transcript is a record. Notes are a tool. Ask for the four things people actually need after a meeting.
Decisions
What We Agreed
Each decision in one line, with who made the call.
Actions
Who, What, When
Owner and due date on every item. No owner? Flag it.
Open questions
Still Unresolved
What needs an answer before the next meeting.
Parking lot
Later
Good ideas that aren't for now, so they're not lost.
Source: Mooney Ford Attorneys ↗
Decisions. Owners. Dates. Nothing else matters.