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How to break a big job into tasks

Big jobs feel overwhelming and are hard to track. How to split them into tasks that get done.

Big jobs feel overwhelming and are hard to track. How to split them into tasks that get done.

Short answer: Break a big job into tasks that one person can finish in a day or less, each with an owner and deadline, and group them in a folder so you can see overall progress.

How to split

  1. List the outcomes needed.

  2. Split each into steps of a day or less.

  3. Assign each step.

  4. Set deadlines in order.

Keep the overview

Use a folder for the job so all its tasks are in one place.

Frequently asked questions

How small should tasks be?

Small enough to finish in a day, big enough to be meaningful.

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