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How to take notes in meetings you'll actually use

A simple note-taking method that captures decisions and actions — not a transcript — so the meeting still matters tomorrow.

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This piece is part of the Workplace Skills section of Cadence. Our full editorial drafts run roughly 900–1050 words and are reviewed by an editor before publishing; the complete article is laid out in production.

A simple note-taking method that captures decisions and actions — not a transcript — so the meeting still matters tomorrow.

What this article covers

A practical walk-through with concrete steps you can apply the same week, examples drawn from real workplaces, and a short summary you can return to later. Every claim is checked against our editorial standards.

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