Project Decision Log

Maintain a running log of all project decisions

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Set up a decision log in OneNote for [PROJECT]. For each decision: date, decision statement, context (why now), options considered, chosen option, rationale, who decided, review date. Include a search-friendly index at the top.

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Tips for Best Results

  • Prevents the ‘why did we decide that’ question
  • Include rationale — the most important part
  • Review decisions quarterly for relevance

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Client Meeting Notes Template

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Set up a client meeting notes template in OneNote. Sections: (1) Client details and attendees, (2) Agenda items, (3) Discussion notes by agenda item, (4) Commitments we made, (5) Commitments they made, (6) Follow-up actions with owners and dates, (7) Next meeting date. Include a satisfaction indicator.
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Create a Summary Page

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Create a one-page summary of these notes. Include only: the key decisions made, the most important takeaways, and the next steps with owners. Remove all discussion details — this summary should tell someone what happened in 30 seconds.
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Draft Next Meeting Agenda

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Based on these notes, draft an agenda for our next meeting. Include: (1) Overdue action items to review, (2) Open questions that still need answers, (3) New topics flagged for discussion, (4) Time estimate for each item. Suggest a total meeting duration.
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