3.3 · Stages

Keep track of what you are waiting for

Problem

You wait on a reply and only notice the delay a week later.

Steps

  1. Add a task that starts with Waiting:, such as Waiting: prices from Harrowgate.
  2. Give it the date you expect a reply. Link the person.
  3. Tag it with the client.
  4. When the reply comes, link it and mark the task done.

Test Each week, search for Waiting:. What is late?

Result You see delays while you can still act.

Up next · 4.1

Write each finding where you can find it again

Each finding stays with its source.

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