An expansion to Matt D'Avella's checklist video.

Summary by Krater

This video explores different types of productivity checklists, comparing quick ad-hoc lists with master checklists and templates in apps like Notion and Microsoft To Do. The host concludes that using template-based checklists significantly streamlines repetitive, multi-step workflows like video production.

From the video

Answers: How can I use checklists and templates to be more productive in my work?

• Checklists and task management
• Template creation in Notion
• Checklist workflows in Microsoft To Do
• Video production checklists
• Recurring task automation

What it concludes

• Checklists used by professionals are typically copies based on templates rather than written from scratch each time.
• Working off a master checklist app is much better than writing out checklists from scratch for complex tasks.
• Creating copies from a template list allows you to work on multiple projects at the same time and saves time on unchecking tasks.
• Microsoft To Do's desktop and web apps are better at creating templates than its Mac app.
• Using templates in apps like Notion and Microsoft To Do can save a ton of time and make you much more productive.