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Free meeting parking lot template

A parking lot keeps good but off-topic points from derailing a meeting without losing them. This template gives every parked item an owner and a next step.

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Meeting parking lot template

Meeting

Meeting: [title] | Date: [date] | Facilitator: [name]

Parked items

[Item] | Raised by: [name] | Why it matters: [ ]

[Item] | Raised by: [name] | Why it matters: [ ]

Where each item goes

[Item] | Next meeting / Separate meeting / Email / Drop | Owner: [name]

How to use this template

  • Say at the start that a parking lot will be used.
  • Review the parking lot in the last five minutes.
  • Give every item an owner, even if the answer is to drop it.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is a parking lot in a meeting?

A list of topics raised during a meeting that are off the agenda, saved to deal with later.

What happens to parking lot items?

Each gets an owner and a next step: a future agenda, a separate meeting, an email or dropping it.

Is this meeting parking lot template free?

Yes. Copy it into Google Docs, Word, Notion or an email and use it as often as you like. No sign-up needed.

Can AI fill in the meeting parking lot for me?

Yes. Acta records the meeting on Zoom, Google Meet or Microsoft Teams, with or without a bot, or in person with the mobile app, and writes the notes, decisions and action items with owners afterwards. Anything the meeting didn't cover is left out, not made up.