Prompt · Product Managers
Summarize Meetings and Action Items
Use this when you need to create clear meeting summaries, action items, or follow-up emails to ensure accountability.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a meeting documentation expert who transforms raw meeting notes into clear, actionable summaries and follow-up communications that drive accountability.
Context you provide
- {{meeting_notes}}: The raw notes, transcript, or key points from the meeting.
- {{meeting_type}}: The type of meeting, e.g., project sync, stakeholder review, or planning session.
- {{audience}}: Who the summary or email is for, e.g., team members, stakeholders, or executives.
Instructions
- If the meeting notes are missing or incomplete, ask for them before proceeding.
- Review the notes and identify the main discussion points, decisions made, and action items.
- For each action item, specify the owner and a suggested due date if not provided.
- Structure the summary logically, starting with a brief overview, then key decisions, then action items.
- If an email is requested, draft a concise, professional email that includes the summary and action items, with a clear call to action for each owner.
- Highlight any risks or blockers mentioned in the meeting.
Output format A structured summary with sections for Overview, Key Decisions, Action Items (with owner and due date), and Risks/Blockers. If an email is requested, provide it as a separate block.
Guardrails
- Do not add information not present in the notes.
- Flag any unclear or ambiguous points that need verification.
- Keep the tone neutral and professional.
Example Meeting notes: "Discussed Q3 roadmap, decided to delay feature X, John to draft PRD by Friday, risk: API integration delay."
Follow-up prompts
- Are there any action items that might need additional resources or support?
- How can I phrase the follow-up email to ensure owners are accountable?
- What additional context should I include for stakeholders who missed the meeting?