Use My Obsession to Help You Define Your Own System

I don't think obsession is not too strong of a word.

Hi, I'm Mitch and I obsess over my task capture system.

I have gone through many different types of capture systems during my career. Some have been a better fit for me and I've stuck with them longer. Others were more of a passing productivity fling and quickly abandoned.

Today, I will describe the current capture system that I use everyday. This system is what I use to manage all of my professional and personal tasks and ideas.

5 Important Elements to Consider When Choosing a Capture System for Your Thoughts, Ideas and Actions

Previously we talked about why you need to get yourself a reliable capture system if you want to be a credible, trusted leader in your organization.

The idea of "capture" is the process of taking things from your mind (thoughts, reminders, tasks, etc.) and storing them somewhere that is reliable, searchable, and always available.

Today we are going to look at what happens to your mind when you don't have a capture system, and the 5 elements you need to have in your own system.

Why It Is Important to Develop a Task Capture System

A few weeks ago, I discussed an issue in our organization with Bob who is one of the key operational leaders in our team. After briefly discussing the situation, he told me that he was on top of it and would come back to me in a few days with potential solutions.

As we parted ways, I put the issue out of my and moved off towards my next meeting. Why was I free to stop worrying about the problem and if Bob would return to me with excuses instead of results? Because Bob had earned my trust on several previous occasions. When Bob says he'll do something, he follows through on that commitment. I was sure that in this case, like others situations in the past, he would deliver.