The follow-up is part of the meeting
What you write afterward is often what people actually remember and act on, more than anything said out loud in the room.
Open with the outcome, not a recap
“Quick recap: we agreed to move forward with option two.” Leading with the decision instead of a full replay respects everyone's time and confirms alignment while it is still fresh.
Name the next step and the owner
“Next step: I will send the draft by Friday.” Pairing an action with a name and date is what turns a meeting into progress, rather than a conversation that quietly stalls.