“Delegation”

Delegation = Asking To delegate, just ask them if they will do it. Asking allows them to say “yes,” which increases buy-in. If they have concerns, it makes it safe to discuss them, so you get a good handoff instead of a fumble. Delegate an Assignment 1....

Waiting For (W/F)

How to track and follow up on delegated tasks in Astrid. (Use the WF list and process with smart dates for the follow-up day.)

Waiting For (W/F)

W/F = Follow Up W/F means “If I haven’t heard back, I’m going to follow up.” Set up the WF list in Astrid. Click the button. Type WF in the List name field. Click the button. Press F5 to refresh the screen. Following Up on Delegated Tasks If...

Flag Tasks as Templates

Designating a task as a Template should remove it from your normal lists with no further action on your part. However, you should still be able to assign contexts to templates if you want. Templates should appear in their own list, as a group. In Astrid, flag your...

Your Templates List

Copy Them First Remember to copy Templates before using them. Otherwise, you won’t have one the next time you need it. In Astrid, your templates list is the Astrid list named “Templates.” Clicking on this list title will show you all of your task...