Decision-Action-Owner-Date Quick Reference
Recall the core fields of follow-up-ready meeting minutes.
What turns a useful discussion point into an action item? A concrete deliverable, one accountable owner, a due date, and a follow-up surface. If one field is missing, clarify before sending. Decision note or context note? Do not promote context into a decision just because it sounded important. Do I really need a due date if the owner knows what to do? Your line Yes. The date is the follow-up trigger, not a trust test. Skipping dates feels flexible but makes status checking arbitrary. A due date lets the team inspect progress fairly and consistently. What should a follow-up note…
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