Losing sight of actions
Hi, I am quite a new user and have all three versions of OF but I do not think my question is specific to any one version.
I seem to be losing sight of and action that has a long term due date but has already passed its start date. For example, I've allowed myself all of April to write a report, the start date was 1 April and the due date is 30 April. I was expecting to see this action in my forecast somehow, something to prompt me to get back to the report amongst all the other actions that become due. Whilst I know I have the report to do, it relies on me remembering to get back to it, I was hoping to see this active action every time I look at OF on which ever device. I am missing something or expecting to much? Thank you for your help Ian |
I know if I have something long term like a writing assignment, I usually like to break it down into smaller steps. It's not just a simple thing as "write long-form article" by April 30th.
I know there are multiple steps that take up the writing process. Perhaps you can break it down like: - Call John to see if he knows any experts about the subject - Research background material about the subject via internet search - Call John's referrals to set up interview - Brainstorm new interview questions - Interview expert #1 - Interview expert #2 - Write first draft of long form report - Submit first draft to editor(s) for peer review - Find a cover photo for the article - Revise first draft - Submit second draft to editor for review - Publish article to the blog site Maybe you can break down that project with intermediate due dates? |
Thank you, that is a useful suggestion.
I guess I'm looking for the ability for see all 'active' actions in the forecast in someway. |
I think Forecast only shows tasks that have start date (starts on this date) and due dates (due today).
It own't be able to show you a "today" list with all available. Because you might have a bunch available tasks that have no date assigned (start date or due date). |
Or you can flag it and other similar ongoing projects and either
- create a perspective on the Mac that encompasses Due Items and Flagged, or - add a daily task (recurring) of checking flagged items, or - probably a few other methods |
[QUOTE=nft;130235]Or you can flag it and other similar ongoing projects and either
- create a perspective on the Mac that encompasses Due Items and Flagged[/QUOTE] This is how I handle things. |
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