For each goal, list any new tasks needed to accomplish that goal. You can refine and organize the tasks later in the Tasks step.

Click the following illustration to see tips for using this window.

To enter the tasks for each goal:

1. Type the tasks for accomplishing the goal displayed in the For the goal text box, one per line.

Or

If you have stored tasks in the Tasks Library, click the Tasks Library button, and then drag a task from the library to the list.

2. To enter tasks for the next goal in your project, click the Next button. If you prefer to work "out of order," click the For the goal list arrow and then click the goal you want.
3. When you are finished entering tasks for the last goal in your project, click the Next button to continue in the Planning Wizard.

Tips

• Avoid listing tasks that require too much or too little time. Generally, break down tasks that take more than six weeks into shorter tasks so that you can measure progress easily.
• But don’t break down tasks too finely. Two-hour tasks are unrealistic because you can’t control most projects that closely.
• Use an action verb to begin each task name, such as “Outline report” or “Contact three suppliers.”
• Write the tasks roughly in the order that you will complete them. You can reorganize the tasks later in the Tasks step.

See Also

  Use a Library

  Move Tasks within the Task List