itseffi IDEAS Meeting Summary
Summarize meetings using the IDEAS framework for clear, actionable notes.
When to Use
After any meeting to create a structured summary.
The Framework
IDEAS = Insights, Decisions, Engagements, Actions, Summary
| Component | What to Capture |
|---|---|
| Insights | Key realizations, important information surfaced |
| Decisions | Choices made during the meeting |
| Engagements | Tasks/responsibilities assigned to people |
| Actions | Immediate next steps needed |
| Summary | Overall impact and significance |
The Process
- Review the meeting transcript/notes
- Extract items for each category
- Use bullet points for clarity
- Focus on most important points (not every detail)
Output Format
## Insights
- [Key realization 1]
- [Key realization 2]
## Decisions
- [Decision made]
- [Decision made]
## Engagements
- [Person]: [Responsibility assigned]
- [Person]: [Responsibility assigned]
## Actions
- [Immediate action needed]
- [Immediate action needed]
## Summary
[1-2 sentences on meeting's impact and significance]
Quality Check
- Are all decisions captured?
- Do engagements have clear owners?
- Are actions specific and immediate?
- Would someone who missed the meeting understand what happened?
When Not to Use
Do not use this skill when the request is unrelated, low-stakes, or better handled by a simpler direct response.