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Every day, we juggle a series of tasks, from answering emails and attending meetings all the way to cooking dinner or finally folding that pile of laundry staring us down for days. Task management is everywhere around us, whether we realize it or not. 

But here's the catch: managing tasks is more than checking boxes. It's making sure the right boxes are checked at the right time, by the right people.

For individuals, good task management can mean less stress and more time to spend on what matters most to them. For teams and organizations, it's the difference between controlled chaos and seamless collaboration. When done well, task management becomes a superpower, moving businesses toward growth and ensuring projects are delivered on time (and with fewer sleepless nights).

In this guide, we're going to explore strategies, tools, and best practices that turn task management into a fine-tuned system. Whether you're wrangling your own to-do list or leading a team toward big goals, this can be your roadmap to staying on top of your game. 

Let's get started!


The Ultimate Guide to Task Management: Strategies, Tools, and Best Practices

We’ve all been in meetings that felt productive, until no one could remember exactly what was decided. Tasks get repeated. Deadlines drift. And the one person who thought they were supposed to follow up? Turns out it wasn’t them.

And that’s exactly why you need meeting minutes.

Far from being a boring formality, well-written meeting minutes are what turn conversation into action. They document what was discussed and decided, who’s responsible for what, and when things need to happen. Whether you’re meeting with a project team or sitting on a board of directors, minutes provide a clear, easy-to-read written record that keeps everyone aligned and accountable.

Minutes can also serve as an official record, especially important in formal settings like board meetings, where decisions can have legal and financial consequences. But even in more casual team syncs, effective minutes ensure the key points don’t get lost in the shuffle once the meeting ends.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through every step of the process, from preparing to take notes in real time, to writing and distributing meeting minutes with clarity and confidence. We’ll share what good minutes look like, how to stay consistent with or without a template, and how platforms like [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) make the process smoother for everyone involved.

## What Are Meeting Minutes, Exactly?

Let’s clear something up right away: meeting minutes aren’t a transcript. You don’t need to capture every word said in the room. Instead, they’re a focused, structured summary of what actually matters: key points discussed, decisions made, and any action items that need to move forward.

At their core, meeting minutes are a written record of what happened and what was agreed upon. They help teams stay aligned, avoid rehashing the same conversations, and keep projects moving in the right direction. For leadership teams and board members, they’re also a way to maintain transparency and ensure that decisions are traceable over time.

In formal settings like board of directors meetings, meeting minutes serve as an official record of how the organization is governed. That means accuracy, structure, and neutrality matter. Following a process like Robert’s Rules of Order can help ensure consistency and fairness, especially when voting or making formal motions.

That said, even the most informal stand-up or team huddle benefits from some form of minute-taking. Whether you call them meeting notes, recaps, or follow-ups, the goal is the same: to make sure everyone leaves with the same understanding of what happened, and what needs to happen next.

Here’s what you’ll typically find in a solid set of meeting minutes:

- The date, time, and location of the meeting
- A list of attendees and any absentees
- A reference to the [meeting agenda](https://wedo.com/features/meetings)
- A summary of key points and discussion topics
- Noted decisions, votes, or outcomes
- Any assigned action items and due dates
- The time the meeting was adjourned

No matter the format or formality, good minutes help ensure nothing slips through the cracks, especially when the next meeting rolls around and you need to build on what came before.

![Infographic titled “How to Write and Share Effective Meeting Minutes” showing three stages: before the meeting (confirm agenda and attendees, assign minute taker, prepare template), during the meeting (capture key points and responsibilities), and after the meeting (format, check, and share minutes).](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/how_to_write_effective_meeting_minutes_en_ae14f6d476.png)

## Before the Meeting: Set the Stage for Strong Minutes

Great minutes don’t start when the meeting begins. They start with preparation.

Before anyone sits down (or logs in), there are a few key things you can do to make writing meeting minutes smoother, faster, and more accurate, especially if you’re the minute taker.

### Start with a Clear Meeting Agenda

Think of the meeting agenda as your outline. It tells you what topics will be covered, in what order, and often who’s leading each item. Not only does this help participants stay on track, but it gives the minute taker a framework for capturing notes in real time. Each agenda item becomes a section in your minutes, making the final document much easier to organize.

If no agenda has been shared in advance, ask for one. Or, if needed, create a basic version yourself based on the meeting’s purpose. Even a simple bulleted list can help.

### Confirm the Date, Time, and Location

It sounds obvious, but meeting minutes that skip the basics like date, time, and location can lose their context fast. Whether it’s a recurring sync or a once-a-year strategy session, make sure you record these details accurately. If the meeting is remote or hybrid, include the platform used (Zoom, Teams, etc.) as part of the location.

### Know Who’s in the Room

Before the meeting starts, prepare your list of attendees and note anyone who’s expected but absent. You’ll need this information later when writing the minutes and it’s much easier to track in real time than to guess after the fact. For formal sessions like minutes at a board meeting, getting this list right is especially important.

### Assign a Minute Taker (and Make It Official)

If it’s your job to take minutes, be clear on your role. If it’s someone else’s job, make sure they’re ready. The minute taker should be prepared to listen actively, capture relevant details without distraction, and stay objective.

In more structured environments, like corporate boards or nonprofit governance meetings, assigning a designated recorder or secretary ahead of time is common practice and often required by procedure or bylaws.

### Brush Up on Robert’s Rules if Needed

If the meeting follows [Robert’s Rules of Order](https://robertsrules.com/), reviewing the basic motions, formats, and terminology will help you capture minutes that reflect what actually happened, not just what was said. While not every organization uses these rules, knowing how they work will make you a stronger and more confident minute taker.

## During the Meeting: What to Capture and How

When the meeting kicks off, so does your job as the minute taker. Your goal is to capture the key points, discussions, and decisions that reflect what actually happened, not how it was said. The trick is to stay focused, organized, and ready to write in real time.

### Stick to the Facts, Not the Dialogue

Good meeting minutes summarize the essentials:

- What was discussed
- What was decided
- What actions were assigned
- Who’s responsible
- And when the meeting was adjourned

Skip small talk, side conversations, and personal commentary. Your goal is a clean, easy-to-read record that helps the team move forward, not a play-by-play transcript.

### Follow the Agenda to Stay on Track

Use the meeting agenda as your framework. As each item comes up, create a section in your notes. Even if the meeting strays off course (as they often do), organizing your notes by agenda topic will help you bring clarity to the final minutes later on.

### Capture Key Decisions and Action Items Clearly

If a decision is made, note it. If someone is assigned a task, write down who it is and what the expected outcome or deadline is. These are the moments that make meeting minutes important, because they turn discussion into accountability.

Examples:

- “The team voted to approve the Q3 marketing budget.”
- “Lena will draft the onboarding checklist by June 5.”
- “IT will explore new access control tools before the next meeting.”

These are the kinds of lines your teammates will search for later. Make them easy to find.

### Track Motions, Votes, and Formal Items Accurately

If you’re recording minutes at a board meeting or any session that follows Robert’s Rules of Order, be extra precise. Record motions as they were stated, note who made and seconded them, and include the vote outcome (unanimous, majority, abstentions, etc.).

This is where your minutes become a binding official record, not just a helpful summary.

### Write While It’s Fresh in Your Mind

Whenever possible, write as you go or immediately after. Waiting too long makes it easy to forget small but important details. If you're juggling a complex discussion, jot down shorthand or timestamps and come back to clarify later while it’s still fresh.

You can also use collaborative platforms like WEDO to track and organize notes in real time, tag action items, and mark who said what, without slowing down the meeting itself.

## After the Meeting: Writing and Formatting the Minutes

Once the meeting wraps, the real work begins: turning your notes into a clear, structured, and shareable written record. This is where your role as the minute taker shifts from listener to editor. The goal: make the minutes useful for anyone who was there or anyone who wasn’t.

### Start with the Basics

Every set of meeting minutes should begin with the essentials, such as date, time, type of meeting, attendees, a reference to the meeting agenda or its main topics and the name of the person taking the minutes

This information grounds your minutes and provides clarity for anyone reviewing them later, especially important for compliance, audits, or recordkeeping.

### Keep It Clear, Concise, and Neutral

Write in a tone that’s professional but straightforward. Your job is to document, not interpret. Stick to the key points and decisions, and avoid unnecessary details or side remarks. Use past tense, avoid first-person language, and keep the structure consistent.

For example:

- ✅ “The board approved the updated financial policy.”
- ❌ “I thought the policy was really smart and everyone seemed to like it.”

Let the facts speak for themselves.

### Highlight Decisions and Action Items

This is what most people are scanning the minutes for: what was discussed, what was decided, and who’s responsible for what. Use formatting (bolding or bullet points) to make these stand out. The more scannable the document, the more useful it becomes.

Consider separating action items at the bottom of each agenda section or collecting them in a final summary section at the end of the minutes.

### Use Templates to Save Time and Stay Consistent

Even if your organization doesn’t have a formal format, a solid meeting minutes template can make the whole process faster and more consistent. It reduces guesswork, ensures you don’t miss required sections, and keeps your minutes easy to read.

Most templates include:

- Headers for each agenda item
- A dedicated field for decisions or votes
- Space for action items and deadlines
- A final note on when the meeting was adjourned

Using a digital platform like WEDO allows you to build reusable templates and streamline your minute-taking process in real time, so you’re not starting from scratch every time.

### Double-Check for Accuracy

Before sending anything out, take a moment to verify names, decisions, and dates. If a vote took place, make sure the count is correct. If someone committed to a deliverable, make sure it’s recorded under their name, not someone else’s. These small errors can lead to big confusion later.

## Sharing and Storing Minutes the Right Way

Once your meeting minutes are written, don’t let them sit in your drafts folder. The sooner they’re shared, the more useful they are, especially when details are still fresh in your mind and action items are time-sensitive.

![Infographic titled “Sharing and Storing Meeting Minutes the Right Way” with key tips such as using a clean, scannable format, making them easy to access, sending within 24–48 hours, sharing with the right people, and storing securely.](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/sharing_and_storing_meeting_minutes_the_right_way_en_598dc52b30.png)

### Send Minutes Promptly After the Meeting

Aim to distribute meeting minutes within 24 hours, or 48 at most. Timely sharing helps maintain momentum, reinforces accountability, and allows attendees to catch any errors or misunderstandings early.

If your minutes include pending approvals or corrections (common in board meetings), make that clear when you send them out.

Sample note:

*“Attached are the draft minutes from the May 10 meeting. Please review and reply with any edits or additions by Friday at 5 PM.”*

### Make It Easy to Access and Read

No one wants to dig through long email threads to find the latest version. Use a clear subject line, share minutes in a familiar format (PDF, Google Doc, or a WEDO-linked doc), and make sure the structure is easy to read, especially the key points, decisions, and assigned action items.

In tools like WEDO, you can take minutes in real time and publish them directly to a shared workspace, where teams can view, comment, and follow up without delay.

### Share with the Right People

Who needs to receive the minutes depends on the type of meeting:

- For a team sync: Just the attendees and relevant stakeholders
- For a project update: Add any external collaborators or managers
- For minutes at a board meeting: Include all board members, the executive team, legal counsel (if applicable), and anyone responsible for follow-up

Check your organization’s policy to see whether minutes need to be formally approved before wider distribution.

### Store Them Somewhere Secure (and Searchable)

Once shared, meeting minutes become part of your organization’s knowledge base. Treat them like any other official record: keep them organized, version-controlled, and backed up.

Cloud-based systems, including WEDO allow you to tag, search, and link minutes to specific projects, making it easier to find what and when was said down the road. That kind of traceability is especially useful when reviewing past decisions or resolving disputes.

## How WEDO Helps You Write and Distribute Better Meeting Minutes

Writing and sharing effective meeting minutes doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right structure and the right tools it becomes a seamless part of how your team works.

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) is designed to make that process easier from start to finish. Instead of scrambling between emails, documents, and post-it notes, you can plan your meeting with a shared agenda, assign roles in advance, and take notes in real time, right where the conversation is happening.

Once the meeting wraps, your notes are already structured and ready to go. You can publish a clean, easy-to-read summary, notify the right people, and keep tasks moving, all from a single platform. And because everything is stored securely and searchable by topic, project, or participant, you’ll never have to dig through old files or threads to find out what was decided.

Whether you’re capturing an informal team huddle or formal minutes at a board meeting, [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) helps you stay consistent, compliant, and organized. [Try it for free](https://wedo.com/signup) for your next meeting and see how easy it can be to turn discussions into decisions, and decisions into action.

Learn how to write and share effective meeting minutes, from real-time note-taking to final distribution, with tips, templates, and tools from WEDO.

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The Complete Guide to Writing and Sharing Effective Meeting Minutes

You wrapped up the meeting five minutes early. The team nodded along, a few people volunteered next steps, and it felt like a productive use of time. But by next week, no one’s quite sure who was supposed to do what.

Sound familiar?

This is the hidden cost of meetings that don’t lead to action. The agenda gets discussed, ideas fly around, but when it’s time to execute, things fall through the cracks. Tasks don’t get assigned, due dates aren’t clear, and important decisions vanish into scattered meeting notes.

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) is built to solve that. It links your meeting agenda directly to a live, trackable task list, so you don’t just talk about what needs to happen, you actually move it forward. In this article, we’ll show you how WEDO turns real-time collaboration into real results, helping teams reduce wasted effort and make every meeting count.

![Diagram showing six steps illustrating how meetings turn into tasks with WEDO. Steps: agenda item discussed, decision made, task created during the meeting, owner assigned and due date set, task appears in team’s shared task list, tracked in real time via list, Kanban, or Gantt view.](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/from_agenda_to_action_how_meetings_turn_into_tasks_with_wedo_en_a4df1fa8d0.png)

## The Disconnect: When Meetings Don’t Turn into Action

Most teams aren’t short on meetings, they’re short on follow-through.

You can have a great discussion, a well-structured meeting agenda, and all the right people in the room. But if no one captures the next steps, or if the details live in someone’s notebook or a forgotten doc, it’s only a matter of time before momentum stalls.

This is where things tend to break down:

- Agenda items are discussed, but not linked to any task or outcome
- Decisions are made, but no one is officially responsible
- Notes are taken, but they’re scattered or hard to find
- A week later, team members are trying to remember what was said, who volunteered, and when it was supposed to be done

When that happens, meetings start to feel like a waste of time, not because the content wasn’t valuable, but because the value never made it past the meeting itself.

The result? Teams spend more time clarifying and circling back than actually executing. Tasks get missed, priorities drift, and the same conversations keep happening on repeat.

If your meeting notes, minutes, and action items aren’t connected to your team’s actual workflow, then you’re not managing meetings, you’re just holding them.

## What an Effective Meeting Workflow Looks Like

An effective meeting doesn’t end when the call ends, it carries forward into the work that follows.

It starts with a clear agenda that gives everyone context and structure before the discussion even begins. Each meeting agenda item serves a purpose: make a decision, solve a problem, assign a task, or clarify a priority. That way, no one’s showing up just to sit through a status update.

During the meeting, the focus shifts from talking to doing. Ideas are captured, blockers are flagged, and decisions are documented. Key takeaways are recorded while they’re fresh, and responsibilities are clarified before the meeting ends, so there’s no ambiguity about who’s doing what.

After the meeting, those tasks don’t disappear into thin air. They’re tracked, reviewed, and visible to everyone involved. Team members know [what to prioritize](https://wedo.com/blog/guide-to-managing-and-prioritizing-your-daily-tasks). Project leads can check progress without sending follow-up emails. And when the next meeting rolls around, it’s clear what moved forward and what needs attention.

This kind of workflow turns a meeting into a real point of progress, not just another discussion. And it’s exactly the kind of structure WEDO makes simple to put in place.

## How WEDO Connects Meetings to Tasks in Real Time

![Comparison between a fragmented and a connected flow. Left side: “Without WEDO” – agenda in emails, manually created tasks, scattered follow-ups. Right side: “With WEDO” – shared agenda, live notes and tasks, automatic tracking, clear accountability and progress.](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/one_tool_for_meetings_and_tasks_no_more_gaps_en_e3cd31ecd6.png)

With most meeting tools, you leave with a vague sense that someone should do something. With [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features), you leave knowing exactly what’s happening next, because the work is already in motion.

WEDO’s meeting workspace is built for action. Each agenda item becomes a live container for discussion, decisions, and outcomes. As the meeting unfolds, you can capture action items, assign task owners, set due dates, and add files or comments, all in real time, without switching tools.

Tasks don’t have to be created afterward. They can be created as part of the meeting itself, visible to all team members as they’re being assigned. And because every task stays linked to the exact agenda item or decision it came from, there’s no need to dig through emails or notes later to remember the “why.”

Once the meeting ends, tasks are already where they need to be: in your team’s shared task list, fully documented and ready for follow-up. No duplication, no manual transfer, and no ambiguity.

This kind of real-time integration means [meetings in WEDO](https://wedo.com/features/meetings) are more than just conversations. They’re launch points for execution. And for distributed teams, that’s the difference between staying aligned and falling behind.

## One Platform for Meeting Management and Task Tracking

Most teams rely on a patchwork of tools to manage meetings and track tasks; one for calendars, another for agendas, a separate system for [task management](https://wedo.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-task-management-tool-for-your-team), and maybe a few shared docs for notes. It works, but barely.

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) replaces that clutter with one connected experience.

You can build and share your meeting agenda, run the meeting, capture notes and action items. Decisions naturally turn into trackable work, with no extra tools required. Everything is synced in real time, and every team member sees the same information, whether they’re in the room, joining remotely, or catching up later.

Instead of scattered updates and follow-up emails, your team has a centralized place to review what was discussed, what was decided, and what needs to happen next. All meeting content and outcomes live in one place, so nothing gets lost in follow-up.

WEDO works just as well for day-to-day team check-ins as it does for a formal board meeting. No matter the setting, it helps teams stay organized and accountable, without the constant context switching.

By combining meeting management software and task tracking in a single platform, WEDO gives you back the time and clarity lost in fragmented systems.

## Save Time and Improve Accountability

Following through is where most meetings fall apart. Even when tasks are captured, teams often struggle to keep track of progress or know what’s holding things up. WEDO is designed to make that part easier by giving teams practical ways to stay focused long after the meeting ends.

Work doesn’t look the same across every team. Some projects move fast and need visual tracking. Others involve complex dependencies that require planning over weeks or months. WEDO supports all of it. Teams can organize their tasks in multiple ways, choosing between a clean list, a Kanban board for at-a-glance visibility, or a [Gantt chart](https://wedo.com/blog/manage-your-projects-efficiently-with-wedo-s-gantt-chart) that maps priorities across a timeline.

Each view is fully collaborative and always current, so everyone stays aligned as work evolves. There’s no need to switch tools or export data, everything stays in one place, accessible to anyone who needs it.

For processes that repeat across teams or time periods, WEDO offers [customizable checklist templates](https://wedo.com/features/tasks). Teams can save their most effective workflows, then relaunch them with just a few clicks. Whether it’s preparing for a quarterly review, running a recurring board meeting, or onboarding a new team member, templates keep things consistent and help avoid the mistakes that come from starting over.

WEDO keeps execution visible and structured, even after the meeting ends. Team members can focus on their priorities without constant check-ins, while project leads get a clear view of progress across tasks and timelines. By keeping everything connected, from agenda to action, WEDO helps teams stay accountable without adding overhead.

## Conclusion

Meetings are one of the most valuable ways a team can align but only when they lead to action. Without a clear system to capture tasks, assign ownership, and keep work moving, even the most productive discussions end up as forgotten notes.

[WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) connects every part of the meeting process, from planning the agenda to tracking what gets done. Action items aren’t scattered, delayed, or forgotten. They’re created in real time, assigned with context, and visible to everyone who needs them.

Instead of managing meetings in one tool and tasks in another, your team works from a single platform. One that keeps priorities clear, responsibilities visible, and projects on track, whether you're running a daily sync or a formal board meeting.

If your team is ready to turn meetings into momentum, [WEDO](https://wedo.com/features) is built to help you do it. [Try it for free today](https://wedo.com/signup) and see how easy it is to go from agenda to action, without missing a step.

Learn how to run more effective meetings with WEDO by turning agenda items into tasks, setting due dates, and keeping work moving in real time.

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From Agenda to Action: How WEDO Links Your Meetings to Tasks

In the fast-paced world of administrative management, executive assistants play a crucial role. The Swiss army knives of any organization juggle many tasks and deadlines while supervising those of others. Faced with these challenges, they often find themselves overwhelmed by routine, repetitive responsibilities. We immersed ourselves in the daily lives of 6 executive assistants who use the WEDO platform to understand the workings of their organization, the challenges they face, and the tools they have put in place to facilitate their management.

According to our study, the most time-consuming tasks for executive assistants revolve mainly around administrative functions. These activities, while necessary, tend to monopolize a significant proportion of their working time, preventing them from concentrating fully on more crucial aspects of their role, such as operational and strategic development.

Among the most time-consuming tasks in their job descriptions, the executive assistants surveyed identify the following:

**1. Meeting preparation:** preparing agendas and presentation documents, taking and sharing minutes, following up on decisions and tasks delegated at meetings,

**2. Diary management and meeting organization:** planning and coordination of appointments, team meetings, and conferences, taking care to avoid scheduling conflicts,
**3. Document preparation and management:** drafting, proofreading, and organizing important documents such as reports, presentations, correspondence and contracts,

**4. Project coordination:** managing and following up on specific projects, liaising between different departments, and meeting deadlines.

Internal and external communications, administrative support, and human resources management closely follow those.

## How to lighten the administrative load for an executive assistant?

When asked what tools were used to monitor collaboration before WEDO was integrated, the most common programs were Outlook, Word (for taking minutes), and Excel. However, these tools had significant limitations. Respondents reported difficulties related to the cross-functionality of information between different team members. For example, these tools were not conducive to **active, real-time collaboration when taking PVs**, making this task often cumbersome and time-consuming, and necessitating numerous round-trips. The systematic use of e-mail to distribute these documents wasted considerable time without guaranteeing effective communication.

Furthermore, the limited nature of these tools prevented efficient tracking of tasks and projects. Users faced significant challenges maintaining a clear, up-to-date overview of projects. In short, although these tools are widespread and familiar, their use in team collaboration and project management needs to be improved.

This situation underlines the importance of cross-functional tools and solutions to lighten the administrative workload. With the implementation of WEDO, the executive assistants surveyed were able to optimize their administrative processes.

### 1. Meeting preparation and management

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One of the most time-consuming aspects of the job is the preparation of meetings. With WEDO, executive assistants benefit from automated management and considerable time savings in preparation and follow-up. The platform enables uniform management of minutes, clear distribution of post-meeting tasks, and automatic tracking of topics from one session to the next. Users report an average time saving of 55% for these tasks.

![save time spent on meetings](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/55_ENEN_83c8604c19.png)

WEDO's meeting module lets you integrate blocks of paragraphs, tasks, file attachments, personal notes, votes and signatures, among others.

![testimonial Regula Oberdorfer](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/Regula_Oberdorfer_ENEN_1a54d3c30f.png)

### 2. Project management and task tracking

![efficient task management](https://wedo-assets.sos-ch-gva-2.exo.io/tasks_ENEN_be99588a59.png)

Project management and tracking represent another major challenge. WEDO simplifies this task by offering clear delegation possibilities, the creation of checklist templates to standardize processes, and real-time task tracking. This leads to better prioritization and more efficient day-to-day management.

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### Use case: facilitating HR processes and the transmission of specifications

When executive assistants are involved in HR processes, the integration of WEDO proves to be a major asset. The platform makes it possible to standardize on-boarding and off-boarding procedures by means of specific checklists. These checklists, drawn up for each stage of the process, automatically assign the relevant tasks to the team members concerned. This method ensures structured, efficient management of personnel transitions, eliminating the operational uncertainties often associated with the question "What steps should I take?".

By simplifying these processes, WEDO not only eases the workload for HR managers, but also contributes to a clear, documented handover of tasks and knowledge from one employee to the next.

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One of the decisive advantages of WEDO, highlighted by our management assistants, is the ease with which recruitment interviews can be documented in real time. Each exchange can be recorded directly in a standardized (and customized if required) agenda, enabling these interactions to be saved methodically and instantaneously.

### 4. Transmission of information

WEDO lets you link documents to tasks or meetings, ensuring that all the necessary information is in the right place. Global search makes it easy to retrieve documents, and to find a specific file based on a keyword found in the PDF file.

In terms of communication, WEDO users particularly appreciate the immediate visibility of entries and the ability to restrict access to certain information.

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**We asked our users to rate the platform on a scale of 1 to 10, to qualify the positive impact WEDO has on their daily tasks.**

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Executive assistants can greatly ease their workload by equipping themselves with a collaborative platform. Do you have any questions or doubts about WEDO's compatibility with your needs? We'll be happy to give you a short 30-minute demonstration.

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In the fast-paced world of administrative management, executive assistants play a crucial role. The Swiss army knives of any organization juggle many tasks and deadlines while supervising those of others

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Making daily life easier for executive assistants

Held once a month, quarter, or half-year, as required, these privileged meetings provide a confidential and open communication space, encouraging in-depth discussion of individual and collective objectives. They create a valuable opportunity to discuss each employee's specific challenges and needs, fostering better mutual understanding. Moreover, these meetings provide a framework for recognizing individual achievements and contributions, reinforcing a sense of accomplishment and belonging to the team. Thanks to these personalized exchanges, bilateral meetings contribute to more effective personnel management, more focused professional growth, and solid, fulfilling working relationships.

## Key topics for a bilateral meeting

During a bilateral meeting between a team leader and an employee, several key topics must be addressed to ensure effective communication and optimal management. Here are some of these topics:

### 1. Ongoing assessment
Discuss objectives for the current period and assess progress and results achieved. Identify successes and areas requiring further attention.

### 2. Professional Development
Explore opportunities for employee development, training, and professional growth. Identify skills to be strengthened and possible progression paths.

### 3. Feedback
Exchange constructive feedback on work performed, highlighting strengths and addressing areas for improvement. Encourage open dialogue to stimulate continuous learning.

### 4. Needs and Challenges
Allow employees to express their needs regarding resources, assistance, or support to accomplish their tasks. Discuss possible obstacles and find solutions together.

### 5. Work-Life Balance
Address workload-related issues, stress levels, and work-life balance. Identify measures to support employee well-being.

### 6. Projects and Initiatives
Discuss future projects, new initiatives, and potential employee contributions. Encourage active participation and creativity.

### 7. Management feedback
Offer employees the opportunity to share their feelings about management, work methods, and team communication. Foster an environment of trust and continuous improvement.

### 8. Focus on Vision
Ensure that the employee understands and adheres to the team or company's overall vision, values, and goals.

### 9. Resources and Support
Identify the resources required for the associate's success and ensure that he/she has the proper support to carry out his/her tasks.

### 10. Long-Term Planning
Examine longer-term perspectives and discuss the employee's career aspirations and how these align with team or organizational goals.

_"Enabling discussions in bilateral meetings, in a more intimate way and with a long-term vision, brings a notable benefit to the employee's career in the company. It makes them feel valued, heard and recognized above all. Setting clear, long-term objectives is a real motivator for them."_

**Marie Rudaz-Jaeggi**, *[AmbitionSuccess.ch](http://ambitionsuccess.ch/)* - MORGES

Team leaders and employees can establish fruitful collaboration, foster professional development, and maintain a positive working climate by addressing these topics regularly and in-depth at bilateral meetings.

## Use WEDO to keep track of your bilateral meetings!

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With WEDO, you can prepare your agenda jointly with your manager or colleague. In this way, each participant can prepare the questions or topics to be addressed.

Generally speaking, the agenda items for a bilateral meeting are recurrent. WEDO enables you to set the topics so that they recur from one time to the next to ensure that discussions are followed up and that objectives evolve.

Once completed, the minutes are locked and remain available to both participants for consultation.

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During a bilateral meeting between a team leader and an employee, several key topics must be addressed to ensure effective communication and optimal management.

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