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How to keep track of who is doing what

If you can’t answer “who’s on that?” in five seconds, work is relying on memory. How to fix it.

If you can’t answer “who’s on that?” in five seconds, work is relying on memory. How to fix it.

Short answer: Keep track of who’s doing what by putting every request into a task with one owner, organising tasks by site or team, and checking one shared list instead of asking around.

Signs you’ve lost track

  • Two people did the same job.

  • A job was done by nobody.

  • You ask around before answering a client.

The fix

  • One owner per task.

  • Folders by site, client or team.

  • Filters for overdue and waiting-for-review work.

Frequently asked questions

Can a spreadsheet do this?

For a few people at a desk, maybe. For teams on the move, nobody updates it in time.

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