So, I’ve talked about this technique and how it works, so now, let’s talk about tracking. Depending upon what they want to track, individuals archive hard copies of the Pomodoros they’ve completed.
If you were going to use the technique, you might want to track how many Pomodoros it takes to complete each task on average, or maybe a type of task or specific tasks. Tracking and recording are a good way to see how you improve over time, especially if you are specifically working on increasing your productivity.
Tracking can be quite effective for entrepreneurs and solopreneurs looking to see how their time is being used, especially since those entities are one-man/woman shows. Tracking the cost for the time involved on a project or type of project can contribute to knowing if current rates are appropriate. Small business owners looking to see what employees are really doing, what they’re getting done and what it’s costing the company can implement the Technique for individuals and work groups company wide and implement tracking.
No matter how you use the tracking portion of this process, the Pomodoro Technique can be quite effective and can contribute to overall increased productivity.