Knowing what is happening.
WHAT A GOOD TASK ASSIGNMENT CONTAINS
What is to be done Why, or what it is for The deadline What finished looks like Anything they need
WHY THE PURPOSE MATTERS
Someone who understands why makes better decisions about the details.
HOW TO TRACK IT
A shared list, however simple.
A document, a spreadsheet, or a task tool.
WHAT IT SHOULD SHOW
What is assigned To whom When it is due What is done
WHY WRITTEN TRACKING
Remote work cannot be observed.
Without a record, nobody knows what is in progress.
WHAT TO AVOID
Assigning tasks only in conversation Many small requests through messages Changing priorities without saying so
THAT LAST ONE
If everything is urgent, nothing is prioritised.
State what comes first.
WHAT TO CHECK
Progress at agreed points, not constantly.
WHAT NOT TO DO
Monitor activity rather than output.
