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parking lot

A parking lot is a list of topics or issues that are set aside for later discussion so that the current discussion or work can continue.

In plain English

It captures points that come up but are not handled right away. Those points are kept together on a list to return to later, while the main discussion or work keeps moving.

In context

In meeting notes, this labels the list of topics or issues that were set aside for later discussion so the meeting could continue.

Situation
Collaborating remotely through projects, tasks, meetings, handoffs, and approvals
What it communicates
labels set-aside topics in meeting notes

Meaning limits

By itself, the term does not say when those topics will be discussed or what decision will be made about them.

Examples

“When office layout came up during the budget review, Maya put it in the parking lot so the team could finish the agenda.”

Core meaning

“At the end of the meeting notes, the parking lot listed overtime questions and desk moves.”

In context