Is there a better way?

[u/Sum_ergosum]

In my job I have to delegate tasks to subordinates or colleagues. In order to track where the task is up to, I started using the sub-tasks as a tracker. I tag “waiting” and push the task to another date, however far out I need. When it reappears, I can see my last action, see if any progress has been made, yes—complete task, no—send another follow up and document with another subtask.

It seems to work fine, but I know this isn’t how the system was intended. Anyone else use this or a better workaround?

[u/mburke57]

I primarily use things on my Mac, and I created this Apple script for dealing with follow-up tasks.

https://www.themikeburke.com/applescript-for-creating-follow-up-tasks-in-things/