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Open-Loop Follow-Up
Open-loop follow-up tracks an unfinished commitment, its next action and current status until the required decision or result is recorded.
An open loop is an unfinished commitment that still needs a decision or action. Open-loop follow-up keeps that commitment visible rather than treating acknowledgment as completion. David Allen's Getting Things Done method supports capturing commitments, deciding next actions and reviewing them systematically.
Property-management example: a leader records an unresolved repair question, the person responsible, the next update and the evidence needed to close it. These are practical applications of the method, not prescribed service deadlines or a guarantee that the issue will be resolved.
Source: David Allen Company: What Is GTD?.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is sending a reminder enough to close an open loop?
A reminder is a follow-up action. The commitment remains open while its required decision or result is outstanding. Record the outcome or the next action so the status remains clear.
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