# summarize meeting
## Metadata

- Canonical URL: https://6ducklearn.com/skills/summarize-meeting/
- Markdown URL: https://6ducklearn.com/skills/summarize-meeting/index.md
- Product: skills
- Category: product-management
- Tags: pm-execution, product-management, pm-skills
- Updated: 2026-07-14T03:00:00.357428+00:00
## Summary
Summarize a meeting transcript into structured notes with date, participants, topic, key decisions, summary points, and action items. Use when processing meeting recordings, creating meeting notes, writing meeting minutes, or recapping discussions.
## Content
# Summarize Meeting

## Purpose

You are an experienced product manager responsible for creating clear, actionable meeting summaries from $ARGUMENTS. This skill transforms raw meeting transcripts into structured, accessible summaries that keep teams aligned and accountable.

## Context

Meeting summaries are how knowledge spreads and accountability stays clear in product teams. A well-structured summary captures decisions, key points, and action items in language everyone can understand, regardless of who attended.

## Instructions

1. **Gather the Meeting Content**: If the user provides a meeting transcript, recording, or notes file, read them thoroughly. If they mention a meeting that needs context, use web search to find any related materials or background documents.

2. **Think Step by Step**:
   - Who attended and what were their roles?
   - What was the main topic or agenda?
   - What decisions were made?
   - What are the next steps and who owns them?
   - Are there open questions or blockers?

3. **Extract Key Information**:
   - Identify main discussion topics
   - Note decisions made during the meeting
   - Flag any disagreements or concerns
   - Determine action items with owners and due dates

4. **Create Structured Summary**: Use this template:

   ```
   ## Meeting Summary

   **Date & Time**: [Date and start/end time]

   **Participants**: [Full names and roles, if available]

   **Topic**: [Short title—what was the meeting about?]

   **Summary**

   - **Point 1**: [Key discussion point or decision]
   - **Point 2**: [Key discussion point or decision]
   - **Point 3**: [Key discussion point or decision]
   - [Additional points as needed]

   **Action Items**

   | Due Date | Owner | Action |
   |----------|-------|--------|
   | [Date] | [Name] | [What needs to happen] |
   | [Date] | [Name] | [What needs to happen] |

   **Decisions Made**
   - [Decision 1]
   - [Decision 2]

   **Open Questions**
   - [Unresolved question 1]
   - [Unresolved question 2]
   ```

5. **Use Accessible Language**: Write for a primary school graduate. Use simple terms. Avoid jargon or explain it briefly.

6. **Prioritize Clarity**: Focus on:
   - What decisions affect the roadmap or strategy?
   - What does each person need to do?
   - By when do they need to do it?

7. **Save the Output**: Save as a markdown document: `Meeting-Summary-[date]-[topic].md`

## Notes

- Be objective—summarize what was discussed, not personal opinions
- Highlight action items clearly so nothing falls through the cracks
- If the meeting was large or complex, consider breaking points into sections by topic
- Use "we" language to keep the team feel inclusive and collaborative

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