Hello Waggle Community!

Did you know that September 15th is National Online Learning day?

It’s a moment to reflect on the importance of encouraging ongoing learning journeys, embracing remote/hybrid working and prioritizing a growth mindset.

This month we discuss top AI note-taking tools for busy managers so they can focus on leading better meetings and building high-performing teams.

We’re always looking for new ways to improve team effectiveness and we’ll give you the “foundational four” questions to ask your team.

Leadership challenges

Managers and teams are increasingly relying on AI note-taking tools. But, there’s dozens of these tools on the market- some better than others and it’s not easy to determine which tool to choose and on what basis.

As Waggle AI is also a note-taking tool, we’ve now done the research so you don't have to. Here are three key considerations to keep in mind when selecting an AI note-taking tool for you and your team.

1️⃣ Does it take accurate notes and generate summaries?

2️⃣ Can it identify and assign action items discussed on the call? 

3️⃣ Will it give you feedback on the skills you demonstrated or could improve upon? 

We've compiled a list of our top 13 tools, highlighting how each one meets one or more of these criteria.

Reply to this email to send in your questions for next month’s newsletter!

FAQs on AI Note taking tools 

What is an AI note-taking tool?

An AI note-taking tool uses artificial intelligence to automatically capture, transcribe, and summarize spoken or written content during meetings, lectures, or personal note-taking sessions.

How does an AI note-taking tool work?

AI note-taking tools use speech recognition technology to convert spoken words into text in real-time. They often include features like summarization, keyword extraction, and action item tracking.

Can AI note-taking tools integrate with other software?

Yes, most AI note-taking tools integrate with various software such as Google Calendar, Slack, Notion, Trello, Asana, Microsoft Teams, and more. 

What is new on the app

Add bot to specific meetings

Some of you mentioned not wanting to sync your calendar with Waggle but still want insights and to use the bot for some meetings. You can now do that! Just invite the bot to your meetings by providing the web conference link, and it will join.

This also means that if you're not using Google or Outlook, you can still use Waggle!

Integration with Outlook

This is a major update for us. We now have integrations with both Outlook and Google, which should meet the needs of most workspaces. Many of you have been waiting for this feature based on your feedback, and Outlook users can now take advantage of it!

Stop and resume recording

You can now pause and resume recordings without removing the bot. This is useful if there are sensitive conversations you don’t want recorded but still want to receive insights.

Notification when Waggle AI joins meetings

Waggle now sends a message in the chat when it joins a meeting, so all participants are aware of its presence. This ensures transparency and prevents confusion about the bot’s role during the meeting.

Essential Reads from Our Blog 

Huw Bevan, shares his initial struggles of taking on direct reports after years of autonomous entrepreneurship 

In our latest "Grown, not Born" series, we speak to a remarkable leader who has journeyed from stockbroking to tech operations at Uber. Huw now uses a team building framework that was developed during his time at Gyre.

It centers around four foundational questions: 

1. Do we have a commitment to growth?

2.  Do we know what our goals are?

3. Do we know how to get there?

4. Are we getting the best from each other?

By asking, "are these are in place?", leaders and managers can diagnose issues, track performance, and continually improve team dynamics in any work environment.

Invitation: Join our Manager’s round table in September 

True leadership isn't about projecting invincibility: It's about having the courage to be authentic, acknowledge limitations, and create an environment where everyone can be trusted.

Join us for an open and respectful discussion on what vulnerability means in a leadership context. We'll share personal experiences of showing vulnerability at work and discuss the impact it has on your team or colleagues.

🗓 September 18th, 2024

⏰ 9:00 - 10:00 AM BST

💻 Virtual

Warm regards,

Sarah Touzani

Co-founder, Waggle

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