Learn how to bring large projects from concept to creation usingĀ OmniFocus and complementary third-party apps.
Large projects can span weeks, months or even years. They may be something that you take on personally (e.g. completing a university degree) or as part of a team of people (e.g. building a house).
Itās important to have a strategy for taking on these major endeavors and a solid system to help keep you on track. Otherwise, procrastination will likely kick in and the project will end up taking much more time and energy thanĀ is necessary.
Session Overview
This session takes you through the process of bringing large projects to fruition using OmniFocus and complementary third-party apps.
Weāll cover the full project lifecycle, everything from the initial project planning to manage the details of the discrete actions that contribute to the ultimate outcome.
Weāll also look at how OmniFocus fits into the picture if youāre working on the project as part of a team. And youāll learn some practical strategies for staying productive and motivated, even when the finish line is far off in the future.
What Youāll Learn
Topics covered in this live session include:
- Practical strategies for approaching large projects that youāre taking on individually or as part of a team.Ā Featured apps includeĀ MindNode andĀ OmniOutliner.
- How to manage and monitor the big picture of long-term projects without feeling overwhelmed by the scale of the project.
- How to structure large projects in OmniFocus.
- The advantages of using multiple smaller projects instead of a large project with numerous groups.
- How to make use of project checklists in OmniFocus to help ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
- How to conveniently useĀ EvernoteĀ alongsideĀ OmniFocus to store and reference project notes and research.
- How to useĀ OmniFocus with team collaboration apps, including Asana and Trello. While these apps are designed to be used in team environments, they can also be very helpful for keeping track of large projects that are being taken on by individuals.
- HowĀ OmniPlan can be useful for tracking timelines and dependencies and ways of usingĀ OmniPlan alongsideĀ OmniFocus.
- And moreā¦
Recommended Prerequisites
It’s recommended that you watch the recording of theĀ Start Smart with OmniFocus session, whether you’re new to OmniFocus or an experienced user. In addition to showcasing OmniFocus’ features on Mac, iOS and Apple Watch, this session provides a review of best practices and recommended conventions.
Also check outĀ OmniFocus: Beyond the BasicsĀ to delve further intoĀ OmniFocus’ feature set. Among other things, you’ll learn how to create and edit perspectives on both Mac and iOS (Pro Edition).
Additional Learning
For more information on usingĀ OmniFocus as part of a team, watch the recording of UsingĀ OmniFocus in a Team Setting.