AI notetakers have entered the meeting. Here are 5 ways to get the most out of them

The useful part

Meetings, one-on-ones, hallway chats, and even dates live on in your permanent file somewhere in Otter, Zoom, or Granola. The technology lets you relive your meetings forever, which most people would call the Tenth Circle of Hell. They save you time by summarizing meetings, capturing action items, and sending out meeting notes automatically.

How it works

• As an executive coach, I've seen smart companies turn notetakers into thought partners that improve your meetings, your team dynamics, and even your own leadership.
• Notetakers don't solve the larger problems of too many meetings and poor quality meetings.
• If the meeting should have been a quick conversation or even an email, artificial intelligence can't save it.
• If a notetaker is in the room anyway, you might as well use it to its full potential.
• Reflect on your meetings One of the best ways to use an AI recording is as a mirror.

Details worth keeping

That's fine, but it doesn't make your meetings any better. If you're recording a meeting, make sure everyone consents. Here are five ways to use AI to improve your meetings.