Sometimes I wonder if my memory is worsening with age or whether it's just always been like that. Either way, there's no doubt I need all the help I can get.
So I've been on a quest to come up with a system to log conversations, events, meeting notes, etc. I'm still looking for the perfect solution, but in the meantime I've started using Outlook's Journal feature.
I use the journal feature to make notes about conversations I've had with contacts so I don't forget all the important details. This way there's no doubt in my mind when I requested information from vendor, or what transpired in our last phone conversation.
As is typical with Outlook, the implementation of the journal isn't ideal. For example, I don't find the format for viewing journal entries by subject to be very helpful. But at least on Monday, I can remember what I asked the Lexis representative the prior Friday.
For information on how to configure and use the journal feature, see this tutorial on Outlook or this help page
Do you have any tips for tracking projects, meetings, conversations or anything else? If so, please share!
Hi Cindy,
Have you considered a Wiki?.
http://www.voght.com/cgi-bin/pywiki?KmWiki