I have been aiming to take better notes for clearer follow-through and action after meetings at work. For the past few weeks I have been trying many different techniques and finally found one that works for me. First, it starts with using a notebook: moleskin then finding the right method for you. What techniques are there? Here are two that I checked out:
- Bullet Journal – http://bulletjournal.com/get-started/
- Cornell Notes – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cornell_Notes
Personally, I am pushing the two together in some ways while making sure I have the “area” set up for optimal use. Michael Hyatt points out that “note taking also captures in-the-moment insights, questions, and commitments.” Not all of these things can be solved immediately, and this is why some hierarchy becomes essential.
PS – here are the other articles I read while defining the process that I aim to use: