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AI Notes for Researchers

How to Summarize Collaborative Brainstorming Sessions

Collaborative brainstorming sessions are crucial for researchers as they foster innovation and creative problem-solving. Effective note-taking during these sessions ensures that all ideas are captured and can be further explored and developed. Structured notes also facilitate better collaboration among team members and help in tracking the progress of research projects over time.

But what should you include in your meeting notes? We have compiled a list of key points to include in your meeting notes.

Key points to include in meeting notes for researchers

  • Participants: Who were the key participants in the collaborative brainstorming session?
  • Objective: What was the main objective or goal of the brainstorming session?
  • Ideas Generated: What were the primary ideas or solutions proposed during the meeting?
  • Consensus Points: Were there any points of consensus reached among participants on specific ideas?
  • Challenges Discussed: What challenges or obstacles were identified during the brainstorming session?
  • Action Items: What action items or next steps were agreed upon by the group?
  • Innovative Concepts: Were there any particularly innovative or unique concepts introduced during this meeting?
  • Divergent Opinions: Were there significant divergent opinions, and how were they addressed or resolved?
  • Tools and Techniques Used: What tools, techniques, or frameworks did participants use to facilitate brainstorming?
  • Follow-up Plans: Are there plans for follow-up meetings, and if so, what is their intended purpose or focus?

How to automate

But why take notes manually when you can use AI to do it for you? Today's AI can transcribe meetings, summarize key points, and even identify action items. Instead of being distracted by typing and writing notes, you can focus on the conversation.

Here's how:

  1. If you don't already have a voice recorder that allows you to customize your summaries, download LazyNotes from the App Store.
  2. Navigate to Settings > Meeting Templates and tap the + button.
  3. Copy/paste one of our templates and/or customize your own. Tap Save.LazyNotes templates
  4. Start your first recording and choose your new template any time during the call.LazyNotes templates
  5. Enjoy customized notes emailed right to your mailbox!