Here’s an idea for a quick and useful way to organize a large project. It’s one that I use myself and have taught many people. I contributed the idea to this book.

Post-It Ideas That Stick! 222 Ingenious, Creative, Practical and Simply Preposterous Ways of Using Post-It Notes

Breaking Down the Project

As a consultant, and I teach my clients to consider every single little task necessary to accomplish particular goal, whether it’s painting a room, planning a vacation, changing jobs, or starting a business.

First, write each task on its own Post-it Note. Then, working backward from the goal, organize the notes on a large surface, repeatedly asking yourself, “What needs to be done before this task can be completed?”

Place tasks that need to be executed simultaneously in columns, and place those that need to be done sequentially in rows. Once the project is laid out, add dates and designate who is responsible for each item. As each task is completed, move its note to an area labeled “completed” so you can quickly see your progress.

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written by Laurie Weiss