henke task#6
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Project Management Software Evaluation
Submitted by Martina HenkeEDET 640 November 18, 2009
OmniFocusby The Omni Group
http://www.omnigroup.com/applications/omnifocus
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OmniFocus
GTD(Getting
Things Done)
GTD BasicsPROJECTS: More than one action; have an end
CONTEXTS: Place, materials, or people needed for action
NEXT ACTIONS: Only need to ID the next action to move forward
REVIEW: Regular review of Projects keeps you moving forward
IN BOXES: Need trusted “containers” for project list, next action lists, project resources.
In Box
Quick place to record ideas, to-dos, etc.
Uses keyboard shortcut system-wide
Works with Mail, web browser, etc.
Projects ListAll projects reside here.
Can group by folders
Project defined as anything that takes more than one action and can be completed.
Tasks (Next Actions)In a Project, a “return” adds a Task.
Tasks can have emails, web links, or files - images, PDFs, docs, folders- linked inside (resources.)
ContextsWhere do you need to be?
Who do you need to be with?
What tools/resources are needed?
Is this a particular kind of task?
Contexts...In Project view, context is listed next to the task.
In Context view, the Project is listed next to the task.
Perspectives
A way to FOCUS: Can save various views depending on your needs...
A Work focus
A Home focus
Due Items
Inspector
Review of Functions:Collaboration: No
Track Items: Yes
Managing Project Portfolio (Documents): Access, not manage...
Review of Functions:Manage Resources: no
Proprietary
Syncs to iPhone (Location aware!) and across multiple Macs
Educational Discount
OmniFocusCollect
Define
Organize
Focus
Review