Draft meeting agendas with Mistral’s Le Chat for office teams

Log in and find Le Chat

First, open your web browser and navigate to the Mistral website (mistral.ai), then log in using your account details. Once logged in, you'll usually land on a dashboard page showing different Mistral products. Look for a section or button labelled "Le Chat" or "Launch Le Chat" – it often has a chat bubble icon. Click on it to open the chat interface.

You'll know it worked when a new page loads, displaying a chat window with a text box at the bottom, typically labelled "Ask Le Chat anything..." or "Type your message here."

Start a fresh conversation

To make sure your agenda request is clear and doesn't get mixed up with any previous chat topics, it's best to start a new conversation. On the Le Chat interface, look for a "New conversation" button. This is usually located in the top-left corner or alongside a list of your past chats, and often looks like a plus (✚) icon or a square with a pencil. Click on it to open a clean chat area.

If it looks different: If you don't see a clear "New conversation" button, simply typing your prompt into the main chat box will also work, but starting fresh helps keep your conversations organised.

You'll know it worked when the chat history area clears, and the main text input box at the bottom is empty, ready for your first message.

Craft your agenda request (your "prompt")

Now it's time to tell Le Chat exactly what you need. A "prompt" is simply the instruction or question you give to an AI. In the empty text box at the bottom of the screen, type a clear instruction that includes the meeting's purpose, duration, key topics, and any specific formatting you prefer. Providing all these details in one go helps Le Chat generate a more accurate agenda from the start.

Please create a concise meeting agenda for a 30-minute team sync. The topics we need to cover are: project progress, budget review, and upcoming deadlines. Format the agenda as a numbered list with a suggested 5-minute time slot for each item.

You'll know it worked when you've typed your complete request into the text box. Now, press the "Enter" key on your keyboard or click the "Send" button (often an arrow icon) next to your text box.

Review the generated agenda

After you send your prompt, Le Chat will begin to process your request. You'll usually see a typing indicator for a few seconds as the AI generates its response. It will then display a suggested agenda directly in the chat window, based on your instructions. Read through it quickly to ensure all your topics are included, the timing makes sense, and the tone matches what you'd typically use.

If it looks different: If Le Chat takes longer than expected to respond, check your internet connection. If the answer misses the point, or if you didn't include enough detail in your prompt, you can refine it in the next step.

You'll know it worked when Le Chat's response appears above your input box, presenting a structured agenda that covers your requested topics and formatting.

Refine the agenda (if needed)

Sometimes, the first draft might not be perfect. Perhaps you forgot to mention a specific item, or you want to adjust the time allocations. Le Chat is a conversational AI, so you can ask it to make changes. Type a follow-up instruction in the same chat box, telling it what you want to modify. This iterative process allows you to fine-tune the output.

That's great! Can you also add a brief section for "Action Items and Next Steps" at the end, allocating 10 minutes for it?

You'll know it worked when Le Chat incorporates your new instruction and provides an updated version of the agenda. If the agenda is already perfect for your needs, you can skip this step.

Copy the agenda into an email

Once you're happy with the agenda, it's time to put it to use. Click and drag your mouse to select all the text of the agenda that Le Chat generated. Then, right-click on the selected text and choose "Copy" from the menu, or use the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + C on Windows, Cmd + C on Mac). Now, open your email client, create a new email, and paste the agenda into the body (right-click and "Paste," or Ctrl + V / Cmd + V). Add a friendly greeting, any relevant meeting links, and then hit send! Le Chat can draft the email, but it can't send it for you.

You'll know it worked when the formatted agenda appears in your email, ready to be sent to your team, saving you time and ensuring everyone knows what to expect.