Simple Memo for Managers
Meetings, 1-on-1s & Decisions
A task you must follow up on between back-to-back meetings. A candid comment from a direct report during a 1-on-1. A key decision from the executive meeting. Simple Memo is ready to type 0.4s after the tap (warm launch, iPhone 16e) and sends to your inbox with one tap.
Sound Familiar?
A manager's work is a continuous stream of decisions and communications. You thought you'd remember the meeting outcome, but it's fuzzy by morning. You planned to document 1-on-1 feedback, but the next meeting started. You don't even have time to open your task manager. The core problem: there's simply no time to write things down.
Why Simple Memo Solves the Manager's Note Problem
Simple Memo's strength is that it works in the short gaps between meetings. Launch, type, send — all one-handed. Memos arrive as emails you can search, forward, or convert to tasks later. No complex setup like dedicated meeting-notes apps.
4-Step Manager Workflow
- During meetings: Capture decisions & actions instantly — Note what was decided, who owns it, and the deadline. E.g., "[Sales MTG] Q3 target raised to 120%. Tanaka to prepare deck by Friday."
- One-tap send to your email — Just tap send. Done before you walk to the next meeting room.
- After 1-on-1s: Record what was said and agreed — Right after the session, memo "[1on1/Sato] Sato's proposal: lead slides with the conclusion. Check next time: outline." Record the other person's words, what you agreed and what to check next time — not evaluations or impressions — so the next 1-on-1 picks up where the last one ended.
- Weekly review: Prioritize next week — Review the week's memo emails in one view. Carry forward incomplete tasks and check progress on decisions.
Real Scenario Examples
FAQ
Won't taking notes during meetings break my focus?
Simple Memo launches in 0.4s (warm launch, iPhone 16e) and sends with one tap — you're back to the discussion in seconds. Just jot down the key decision or action item, not full sentences.
Can I use it for 1-on-1 notes with direct reports?
Yes. Right after each 1-on-1, send yourself a short memo tagged with the person's name: what they said, what you agreed and what to check next time. Search their name before the next 1-on-1 to review it in order. If you keep notes for performance evaluations, check your company's rules and what the person can see first.
Is it safe for confidential business information?
Memos are stored with AES-GCM encryption in the app. Once sent, your organization's email security policies apply. Use it within your company's approved email environment.
How do I manage notes across multiple projects?
Prefix each memo with a project tag like "[Hiring PJ]" or "[Product Launch]". Set up Gmail filters to auto-label by keyword for instant project-based filtering.
Is the free plan enough for a busy manager?
The free plan allows 3 sends per day, with no time limit. For managers with multiple daily meetings, the Premium plan ($2.99/month, or ¥500 in Japan; unlimited sends) is recommended. Start with the Free plan to see if it fits your workflow.
