Meeting recap email with action items
A recap that lists decisions first, then action items with owners and due dates.
ToRecipient
SubjectRecap: {{meeting_topic}} — {{meeting_date}}
Hi all,
Thanks for your time today. Recap of our {{meeting_topic}} discussion on {{meeting_date}}:
Decisions
- {{decision_1}}
- {{decision_2}}
Action items
- {{action_1}} — {{owner_1}}, due {{due_1}}
- {{action_2}} — {{owner_2}}, due {{due_2}}
If I've missed or misstated anything, reply within two business days and I'll issue a revised recap. Otherwise this stands as the record.
Best regards,
{{sender_name}}
{{company}}
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When to send it
Send it within 24 hours of a meeting. A written recap becomes the record of what was decided and who owns what.
Tips for a better meeting recap email with action items
- Put decisions first, then action items.
- Give every action an owner and a due date.
- Ask for corrections within a set time so the recap stands.
Subject line ideas
- Notes and next steps from {{meeting_topic}}
- Action items: {{meeting_topic}}
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