A simple routine for useful notes

Clear project notes help a team understand what happened, what is still uncertain, and which small action should happen next. Write the date and a short description of the situation before recording the details. Keep observations separate from ideas that still need to be checked.

Record decisions and their context

A useful decision record explains the chosen approach and the evidence available at the time. Use familiar words and complete sentences. When a decision changes, add a new note so that the reason for the change remains easy to follow.

• Describe the question in one sentence.
• List the observations that support the decision.
• Write the next action and the expected result.

Review before sharing

Read the note once more to check that another person could understand it without the original conversation. Remove private information and unnecessary detail. A short, regular review keeps a collection of notes useful over time.

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