One practical step
Time ManagementClarify a deadline
Confirm the date, time and deliverable with everyone involved.
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Done when
Everyone involved is working to the same deadline.
Confirm the date, time and deliverable with everyone involved.
Who this is for
For work others are waiting for, especially across time zones.
Why this matters
A phrase such as soon or Friday may leave the submission time and time zone unspecified.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Choose a task with an ambiguous deadline.
- Confirm the date, time, time zone and deliverable format with the recipient.
- Record the agreement in a shared channel and set a reminder.
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