One practical step
Time ManagementRemove tasks that no longer matter
Confirm and remove or archive work whose outcome is no longer needed.
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Done when
The active list no longer contains work with no remaining recipient or purpose.
Confirm and remove or archive work whose outcome is no longer needed.
Who this is for
For outdated tasks; check contractual or legal obligations before removing them.
Why this matters
Keeping cancellation decisions explicit separates active work from abandoned requests.
How to do it
An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.
- Review old tasks and check whether anyone still needs the outcome.
- Ask the requester before cancelling an agreed task.
- Mark it cancelled, record the reason and retain necessary records.
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