Projects started, not completed
Projects that need to be started
Administration
home office supplies, equipment, phones, answering, machines, computers, internet, TV, data backup, appliances, entertainment, filing, storage, tools
Clothes
professional, casual, formal, sports, accessories, luggage, repairs, tailoring
Commitments/promises to others
spouse, partner, children, parents, family, friends, professionals, returnable items
Communications to make/get
calls, emails, faxes, cards, letters, thank-you’s
Community
neighborhood, neighbors, service work, schools, civic involvements
Errands
hardware store, pharmacy, department stores, bank, cleaners, stationers, gifts, office supply, groceries
Family
projects/activities with spouse, partner, children, parents, relatives
Financial
bills, banks, investments, loans, taxes, budget, insurance, mortgage, accountants
Health
doctors, dentist, optometrist, specialists, checkups, diet, food, exercise
Home/household
real estate, repairs, construction, remodeling, landlords, heating and A/C, plumbing, electricity, roofs, landscaping, driveways, garages, walls, floors, ceilings, decor, furniture, utilities, appliances, lights and wiring, kitchen stuff, laundry, places to clear, cleaning, organizing, storage areas
Legal
wills, trusts, estate, legal affairs
Leisure
books, music, videos, travel, places to visit, people to visit, web browsing, photography, sports equipment, hobbies, cooking, recreation
Personal development
classes, seminars, education, coaching, career, creative expressions
Pets
health, training, supplies
Projects–other organizations
service, community, volunteer, spiritual organization
Transportation
autos, bikes, motorcycles, maintenance, repair, commuting, tickets, reservations
Upcoming events
birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, graduations, outings, holidays, vacation, travel, dinners, parties, receptions, cultural events, sporting events
Waiting for
mail order, repairs, reimbursements, loaned items, information, rsvp’s
Administration
legal issues, insurance, personnel, staffing, policies/procedures, training
Commitments/promises to others
boss, partners, colleagues, subordinates, others in organization, other professionals, customers, other organizations
Communications to make/get
calls, emails, voicemails, faxes, letters, memos
Financial
cash, budget, balance sheet, P&L, forecasting, credit line, payables, receivables, petty cash, banks, investors, asset management
Marketing/promotion
campaigns, materials, public relations
Meetings
upcoming, need to be set or requested, need to be de-briefed
Meetings
upcoming, need to be set or requested, need to be de-briefed
Organization development
org chart, restructuring, lines of authority, job descriptions, facilities, new systems, change initiatives, leadership, succession planning, culture
Planning/organizing
goals, targets, objectives, business plans, marketing plans, financial plans, upcoming events, presentations, meetings, conferences, travel, vacation
Professional development
training, seminars, things to learn, things to find out, skills to develop or practice, books to read, research, formal education (licensing, degrees), career research, resume
Projects started, not completed
Projects that need to be started
Read/review
books, periodicals, articles, printouts, websites, blogs, RSS feeds
Sales
customers, prospects, leads, sales process, training, relationship building, reporting, relationship tracking, customer service
Staff
hiring, firing, reviews, staff development, communication, morale, feedback, compensation
Systems
phones, computers, software, databases, office equipment, printers, faxes, filing, storage, furniture, fixtures, decorations, supplies, business cards, stationery, personal/electronic organizers
Waiting for
information, delegated projects/tasks, pieces of projects, replies to communications, responses to proposals, answers to questions, submitted items for response/reimbursement, tickets, external actions needed to happen to continue or complete projects...(decisions, changes, implementations, etc.), things ordered
Writing to finish/submit
reports, evaluations, reviews, proposals, articles, marketing material, instructions, summaries, minutes, rewrites and edits, status reporting, conversation and communication tracking