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How do I make meeting next steps clear?

“Agreement is lovely. A name and a date are better.” — Arthur

Original

“We are aligned on the deliverables going forward.”

Plain English

“Jo will send the draft on Tuesday. Lee will check it by Thursday.”

What the wording leaves out

Agreement sounds lovely, but it is hard to use unless everyone knows what happens next. A short record is enough.

What to check

Finish with the task, one owner and a date. Send that summary to the people who attended.

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