Strategic Markers

Why Start with “$”? If you start a context tag with “$”, it stands out in your tag lists. This reminds you to tag and work on strategic tasks. Make an action context called “$MPA” and assign strategic tasks to it. When you process...

Action Contexts

In Donedesk, action contexts are tags with no special starting character, like: Calls, Grocery, Bookstore. Use short names. If an action context should be shared, use a workspace instead of a tag. Example: Errands. A shared errands list is a powerful thing! Anyone can...

1-1 Contexts

Use to gather unassigned items by person for discussion in one-on-one meetings or ad hoc conversations. (Start with “1”: 1Fred, 1Josie, 1Lisa.) 1-1 contexts are different from Donedesk contacts, which automatically gather and track assigned items.

Your Master Contexts List

You might want to create a master list of contexts. These are the contexts you regularly choose from when you process tasks. You are not limited to this list, but a master list ensures that contexts will always be available to choose from, even if they are not used...

Custom Views

Donedesk already has all the special views you need for TRO. You do not need to set up custom views.