How to Use ClickUp for Meeting Notes and Call Summaries

ClickUp can replace or complement meeting recorder tools by giving you one organized place to capture notes, create tasks from calls, and keep every decision searchable. This step-by-step guide shows you how to set up a simple, scalable workflow for managing meetings in ClickUp.

The instructions below are inspired by the workflows discussed in the comparison of meeting tools and ClickUp alternatives in the Tactiq alternatives article.

Why Use ClickUp to Manage Meeting Notes?

Before you build your workflow, it helps to understand what ClickUp gives you compared to classic meeting transcription tools.

• Centralized place to keep agendas, notes, and follow-ups
• Tasks, subtasks, and checklists linked directly to meetings
• Views for lists, boards, calendars, and timelines
• AI assistance to summarize content and suggest action items
• Easy collaboration with comments and real-time editing

With a solid structure, your team can move from scattered docs and recordings to a single, reliable workspace in ClickUp.

Step 1: Set Up a ClickUp Space for Meetings

Start by dedicating an area in ClickUp to store every recurring and ad-hoc meeting.

1. Create a new Space and name it something clear, like “Meetings & Calls”.

2. Within that Space, add separate Folders for different categories, such as:

   • Client meetings
   • Internal team meetings
   • Project reviews
   • Sales calls or demos

3. Use Space-level settings to define permissions so the right people can view and edit notes.

This structure keeps your ClickUp workspace tidy and makes it easy to find past discussions.

Step 2: Create a ClickUp List for Each Recurring Meeting

For each recurring series, organize notes in a dedicated list inside ClickUp.

1. Add a List inside the appropriate Folder. For example:

   • Folder: “Client meetings”
   • List: “Client A – Weekly Sync”

2. Use custom fields to track meeting data, such as:

   • Date and time
   • Meeting owner or facilitator
   • Attendees
   • Recording link (if you use a separate call tool)

3. Set default views for the List, like List View for notes and Calendar View for scheduling.

Having a dedicated ClickUp list per meeting series makes it easy to scan topics and outcomes over time.

Step 3: Build a Reusable ClickUp Meeting Notes Template

Instead of starting from scratch each time, build a task template in ClickUp for consistent meeting notes.

1. Create a new task inside your meeting List and call it “Meeting Notes Template”.

2. In the task description, add sections such as:

   • Agenda
   • Discussion notes
   • Decisions
   • Action items
   • Next steps

3. Insert checklists for common items you cover every time.

4. Convert this task into a template from the task menu so you can reuse it.

Now you can spin up clean, consistent meeting tasks in ClickUp in a few clicks.

Step 4: Capture Live Notes in ClickUp During the Meeting

Once your template is ready, use it while the call is happening.

1. Before the call, create a new task from your meeting template and name it with the date and topic.

2. Share the task link with attendees so everyone can collaborate on the notes in real time.

3. Fill out the agenda section first, then capture key discussion points under each agenda bullet.

4. Record decisions clearly so they are easy to review later.

Using ClickUp for live note-taking keeps the whole team aligned and reduces the need for separate documents.

Step 5: Turn Notes into Action Items in ClickUp

The real value comes when you convert discussion into work directly inside ClickUp.

1. After the call, scan the “Action items” section in your notes task.

2. Create new tasks or subtasks for each action item, assigning:

   • Owner
   • Due date
   • Priority
   • Relevant List or Folder

3. Use task relationships to link action items back to the original meeting notes task.

4. Tag tasks with labels like “From meeting” or the client name to make them easy to find.

This ClickUp workflow ensures every commitment from the call is tracked and visible in your project views.

Step 6: Use ClickUp AI to Summarize Meetings

If your plan includes AI, you can speed up follow-ups by asking ClickUp AI to summarize your notes and suggest tasks.

1. Open the meeting notes task after the call.

2. Highlight the sections that contain the most important content.

3. Use ClickUp AI to generate:

   • A concise summary for stakeholders
   • Bullet-point decisions
   • Suggested action items

4. Copy the AI summary into the top of the task description so it is easy to skim.

This helps you create structured recaps without spending extra time rewriting your notes.

Step 7: Share and Store Meeting Outcomes in ClickUp

After summarizing, make sure the right people can access the meeting outcomes in ClickUp.

1. @mention attendees in a comment on the meeting task to notify them that notes and action items are ready.

2. Add any recording links or external transcripts to a custom field or the task description, so everything lives in one place.

3. Pin the notes task or create a dedicated view that surfaces recent meetings for quick reference.

Over time, you will build a searchable history of decisions, which is easier to manage than scattered files.

Step 8: Track Follow-Up Workflows in ClickUp

Once action items are created, they should move through your normal ClickUp workflows.

• Include meeting-generated tasks in your main project boards.
• Use filters to see all tasks linked to a given meeting.
• Set up Automations so that, for example, when a “From meeting” task is completed, a comment is posted back to the meeting notes task.
• Review meeting action items regularly in sprint planning or weekly reviews.

This closes the loop between a one-time conversation and ongoing work.

Best Practices for Managing Meetings in ClickUp

To keep your system stable as your team grows, apply these best practices.

Standardize Your ClickUp Meeting Templates

• Use a single structure for most meeting types.
• Add variations only when a team has truly different needs.
• Keep templates updated as you refine your process.

Keep ClickUp Naming Conventions Clear

• Use a clear pattern such as “Client – Meeting type – YYYY-MM-DD”.
• Apply the same pattern across Lists so search results remain predictable.

Connect ClickUp Meetings to Projects

• Always link meeting tasks to the projects they affect.
• Link related documents, dashboards, or views so context is one click away.

When to Use Dedicated Meeting Tools with ClickUp

If you rely on automatic transcription and advanced recording, you might still pair ClickUp with specialized tools. The comparisons on the Tactiq alternatives page show how different tools handle transcripts, AI summaries, and integrations.

A practical approach is:

• Use a meeting recorder or transcription service to capture the raw call.
• Store the link to the recording in your ClickUp meeting task.
• Use ClickUp as the single source of truth for notes, decisions, and work.

Next Steps: Improve Your ClickUp Setup

Once you have a basic meeting workflow, you can optimize your entire ClickUp workspace for better reporting, automation, and team adoption. For specialized help designing scalable processes, you can work with consultants such as Consultevo, who focus on structured systems and documentation.

By turning ClickUp into your central hub for meeting notes, recordings, and action items, you get a living history of your work that is easy to search, share, and improve over time.

Need Help With ClickUp?

If you want expert help building, automating, or scaling your ClickUp workspace, work with ConsultEvo — trusted ClickUp Solution Partners.

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