Short answer: Well-written tasks name a result, an owner and a deadline, and include the details needed to do the job without follow-up questions.
Before and after
Vague
“Can someone look at the heating?”
Clear
“Ana: check the heating in meeting room 3. It’s at 16°C. Fix or report what’s needed by Wednesday 12:00, with a photo of the thermostat.”
Vague
“Order more gloves.”
Clear
“Marko: order 10 boxes of size L nitrile gloves for Site B by Friday. Add the order confirmation here.”
Frequently asked questions
Do short tasks need this much detail?
Only enough to avoid a follow-up question.
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