How do you set deadline for a task?

Question

I mean obviously you cannot endlessly continue a task at hand. Either your manager or your client would definitely ask you when the product would be ready. 
We divide the work into segments - first draft, second draft and then maybe the final one. And thus we assign a deadline to presenting each draft.
My problem is I cannot give logical deadlines. I am not able to assess how much time would a new task would require.
Any suggestions on how to go about it?

Emma Jon · Accepted Answer

Based on the experience

Answer

Comment Deleted

Abid Unnisa · Answer

@jacopo_lai and how much buffer time? How do you decide that?

Jacopo Lai · Answer

@abid_unnisa Depends on the task. To be honest, a minimum of 1 hour gives an extra window towards better work. 😊😊

Jacopo Lai · Answer

I always keep buffer time in finalizing the deadline of a task. It saves me from burn out and keeps things smooth. 😊

Richard B. Bautista · Answer

@emma_jon 💯👍

Abid Unnisa · Answer

@jacopo_lai Will keep that in mind for my tasks

Abid Unnisa · Answer

@emma_jon right

How do you set deadline for a task?

Replies