Discussion Forum > Task dismissal introspection
Next Action was a big step forward for me. Fortunately (for me), it's now a habit.
My colleagues find it annoying, mostly because it forces the introspection you describe. It's easy to agree to a project in principle, and even commit the group. Finding a volunteer to take the next action is the real test, and I insist we do that for a few next actions before letting the group commit to the project as a whole.
My colleagues find it annoying, mostly because it forces the introspection you describe. It's easy to agree to a project in principle, and even commit the group. Finding a volunteer to take the next action is the real test, and I insist we do that for a few next actions before letting the group commit to the project as a whole.
August 5, 2016 at 22:30 |
Cricket
Cricket
In GTD terms, if a task isn't being done, the Next Action is probably wrong:
- I shouldn't do it (no resubmission necessary)
- It's no longer the right approach (task becomes the better approach)
- Task can't be done at this time (task becomes 'add to calendar')
- Task depends on prior action (task becomes the real next action)
- I don't want to do it (task becomes 'just get folder out' or is dismissed)
You get the idea. I like the mild enforced introspection.
Sorry if this has already been mentioned.