Alright, so today I wanted to talk about this thing I’ve been doing called a “high potential recap.” Sounds fancy, but it’s really just a way to keep track of what’s going on and make sure things are moving in the right direction.
It all started when I was trying to keep everyone on the same page after our meetings. You know how it is, people get busy, things slip through the cracks. So, I started jotting down notes during our meetings, just the important stuff. Then, after the meeting, I’d spend a few minutes cleaning up my notes, making sure everything made sense.
- First, I made sure I had everyone’s names and the date.
- Then, I wrote down the main points we talked about, using bullet points because it’s just easier to read.
- Next, I added any decisions we made and who was responsible for what.
Once I had a decent draft, I shared it with the team. I just sent it out in an email, nothing fancy. The idea was to give everyone a chance to review it and make sure we were all on the same page.
At first, I was just doing this for myself, but then I realized it was actually helping everyone. People started coming to me saying how much they appreciated the recaps. It helped them stay organized and remember what they were supposed to be working on. One of my coworkers, Madeline, even told me it saved her from missing a deadline because she had forgotten about a task we had assigned to her during a meeting.
So I kept doing it, and it’s become a regular thing now. It’s not a huge time commitment, maybe 30 minutes total, but it makes a big difference. Plus, it’s kind of satisfying to have a record of everything we’ve accomplished.
I even started using it for other things, like keeping track of my personal goals. It’s a simple system, but it works. And the best part is, it’s flexible. You can adjust it to fit your needs. If you’re looking for a way to stay organized and keep your team informed, I definitely recommend giving it a try. You might be surprised at how much it helps!
