From Task Soup to GTD Workflow

Ben has a recurring workflow described too vaguely to automate. Use Getting Things Done (GTD) to turn it into trigger, action, owner, exception. The common trap is jumping from annoyance to tool setup without defining trigger, output, exception, and review. Name the trigger Write the exact event that starts clarifying an automation backlog. Observable triggers reduce false starts. Define the output Name the draft, task, route, or checklist the automation should produce. A narrow output is easier to test. Set the exception Write when the automation should stop or ask for review. Boundaries protect trust. Add the review Choose a…

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