Lately I've been hearing a lot about a system called kanban. The name comes from the Japanese term for "bulletin board," because all projects and/or tasks are posted on a large board where everyone on the team can see them.
A simple form of kanban has a board with 3 columns: projects to be done in the left column; projects in progress in the middle; and completed projects on the right.
I was recently talking to a friend about how I often fail to feel a sense of accomplishment when I complete a task or project. My life looks like an an endless stream of daily to-do lists. He recommended a kanban system where I can see my progress at a glance.
There is a host of apps that lets you view projects and tasks in a kanban-like format. On paper, you can use sticky notes or cards and physically move projects or tasks across columns from left to right as you work on them.
What system are you using in your Filofax or other ring-bound organizer? Of course, since it's Friday, all discussion about ring-bound organizers is welcome!
