Author: Dave Edwards
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Vacation Planning With Evernote
We often think of Evernote as a tool we use for work or to track projects for our personal life. Today, how Evernote can help you on your next vacation.
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Stop Complaining – A Culture of “Karens”
Have you noticed the increasing number of complainers? They are sometimes called “Karens’ or “Negative Nancys” Some people seem wired to see more flaws than find solutions. There are reasons why we should work towards more positivity.
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The GTD Natural Planning Model
If you are familiar with GTD/Getting Things Done methodology you are aware of the natural planning method. If not, it might help with your process of completing your tasks.
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Learning Customer Service At Disney
When Walt Disney was building his theme parks, he operated with the philosophy at You don’t build it for yourself. You know what the people want and you build it for them.” He said that customer service and satisfaction was the key to their success. We can all learn by spending a day at Disneyworld.
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Where to Keep Client Notes in Evernote
Evernote is a great place to keep all of your client notes. But, it will only work if you know how to take the notes and are able to find them when you need them.
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“I’m Quitting” How Should A Boss Respond?
When an employee says they are quitting, they and the boss are in an awkward position. But it doesn’t have to be.
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Prioritizing Your Tasks
When faced with a long task list, we know that we have to decide what we will do next. That’s complicated when everything seems urgent. Here are some ideas from David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done.
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Holiday Break
do the same. Please enjoy the previously posted blogs. Fresh content returns on Wednesday.
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Inside My Productivity System: Reflect & Engage
Following a lot of trial and error, Dave Edwards developed a productivity system that combines GTD/Getting Things done methodology with Evernote. He continues to share how it works.
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Artificial Intelligence and Productivity According to GTD’s David Allen
A Deloitte study recently found that over 50% of organizations are planning on incorporating the use of AI and automation technologies in 2023. While many top executives are worried about the risks of AI usage, other high-achieving organizations are adopting new tech-savvy operational processes. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done, has been thinking…
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Getting Cross-Functional Teams To Work Together
One study showed that 75 percent of costs-functional team meetings are dysfunctional. Then why should you consider them, and how to can you make them work?
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5 Keys to Better Time Management
Today a recording from a presentation Dave Edwards has made on “5 Keys to Time Management and Minimize Overwhelm.”
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What’s The Best Software To Use For GTD/Getting Things Done?
In this digital age, most of us are looking for the best software to keep us productive. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done says he doesn’t think there will ever be a program that can handle the GTD system.
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What Do You Do When You Need Advice?
Some of the most successful people in business work with executive coaches. Why are they so popular and what do they do?
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Here’s A Look Inside My Productivity System
If you combine the principles of GTD/Getting Things Done with Evernote you get a powerful productivity system. Here’s another way of managing your work with this system.
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How Real Time Editing Works in Evernote
A lot of knowledge work is done in groups. That means we need to be able to quickly share drafts of documents. The note-taking nap has introduced real-time editing that may be the solution to an obstacle for collaborative work.
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It’s Time To Give Your Brain A Rest
An article in the Harvard Business Review talked about optimizing the functions of our brain. The authors wrote, “We now know that focus is important in improving how we think, but for optimal brain training, we need both focus and unfocus. So, build unfocus times into your day.” David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things…
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Don’t Give Up: Lessons On Perseverance
While we often focus on being more productive, there are times when we must deal with the challenges of life. Here’s a lesson in perseverance.
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Evernote: New Owners – Price Increase
Lots of users of the popular notetaking and productivity app Evernote were caught off guard when the company was sold. Many more were surprised when news of a price increase as announced. Dave Edwards has some thoughts.
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The Power of Noticing: What The Best Leaders See
The premise of the book, “The Power of Noticing: What The Best Leaders See” is that we need to rethink the decision-making process to be open to more data points.
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Is Productivity Viewed Differently In Different Countries or Cultures?
People in different cultures view productivity differently. David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things Done discusses the work he has done around the world.
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Are You Wasting Time On The Job?
Recent government statistics show a trend that employees are spending more time on non-work activities while on the job. Let’s look at the problem.
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AI Note Cleanup Added To Evernote
When Bending Spoons acquired Evernote they promised that we would be seeing a variety of new features added. They are now in the testing phase of using artificial intelligence to clean up your notes.
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I Can’t Take On Any More Work!!
You want to make a good impression at work. But what happens if you are being taken advantage of?
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What To Do With Reading and Reference Materials
Besides email, we get lots of things that we need to read or want to read into our productivity system. What does the Getting Things Done methodology say about not losing track of these items?
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What To Do About Missing Notes In Evernote
When you put a note in Evernote you want to be confident that it will be there when you need it again. But what should you do if one is missing.
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Tracking Completed Projects
We often worry about tracking the projects we need to work on. But what does the Getting Things Done methodology say about tracking completed projects?
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5 Reasons to Look For A New Job
The results of a recent survey indicates that almost all workers will be searching for a new job this year. Let’s learn five good reasons to look for a new job.
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Some of the Things I Keep In Evernote May Surprise You
Most people have gotten used to keeping meeting notes and other important files in Evernote because they are accessible on any device. Here are some of the things Dave Edwards keeps in Evernote, that might surprise you.
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Is Time Blocking A Good Idea?
If you follow online discussions there seems to be a debate over whether you are being true to the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology if you block off time on your calendar to work on specific projects. Let’s examine the controversy.
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Is A Paperless Productivity System Possible in 2023?
As computer hard drive space and cloud storage has become cheaper and more accessible, we are seeing more companies and individuals going paperless. Here are some tips that you can use if this is something you want to do.
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When Its Time To Delete Stuff From Evernote
It’s easy to put things into Evernote, but what should you do when you’ve cluttered it with unneeded files and notebooks?
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What Should I Do Next?
You’ve got a long to do list. How should you decide what to do next? Here are 4 questions you should ask yourself based on the GTD, Getting Things Done methodology.
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Effectively Managing At Home Employees
Working at home is here to stay for many. But how do you manage remote workers effectively?
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Answering Your Productivity Questions
I’m collecting your questions on productivity in a digital environment for an upcoming free webinar. Please take a moment and fill out the form at www.tinyurl.com/ProductivityHelp
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8 Reasons Why Its OK To NOT Be Productive
We may feel guilty when we don’t stay on task, but find ourselves wasting time. Here are 7 reasons why it’s ok to not always be pursuing productivity.
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Today, I Need YOUR Help
In a couple of weeks I want to share a free online seminar on using the strength of Evernote and the principles of Getting Things Done (GTD) to build a powerful productivity system. I also want to include any questions you have about digital productivity. This way I can answer your questions while teaching my…
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Help with “Backlinks’ in Evernote
Evernote has always allowed you to link one note to another, but going the opposite direction hasn’t been easy until the recent introduction of backlinks. We talk with the project manager.
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How Many Inboxes Do You Need ?
The Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology stresses the ability to collect ideas and tasks and put them into a basket where they can be processed later. We all lead busy lives. How many collection baskets do we need?
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Automate Tasks For Greater Productivity
Do you ever find that you are repeating certain tasks over and over again? Doing so decreases your productivity. Here are some ways you can automate some tasks.
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Book Summary: Mind Your Mindset – The Science That Shows Success Starts With Your Thinking
We go through life without much thought to how our minds work or process our thoughts into ideas. Because so much goes on in our subconscious, it is easy not to question our thoughts the way we might challenge the thoughts of others.
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GTD: How A Weekly Review Will Boost Your Productivity
If you are not doing a weekly review of all of your tasks and activities you are missing an opportunity to help yourself be the most productive you can be. It’s also a key component of David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology.
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Will A Standing Desk Make You Healthier and More Productive?
Standing desks remain popular in the workplace, but they may not be right for everyone. We all want to be more productive. I’ve been studying the best ways of managing time and increasing our productivity. All of the research based findings are in my course, “Pathway to Productivity and Time Management.” The course will help…
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A GTD Mindsweep Group Activity
One of the key components of the Getting Things Done methodology is a mind weep. It is when you reflect on all the things you need to do or remember and write them down. But GTD author David Allen says sometimes we can benefit from making the mind sweep a group activity.
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An Investment of 30 Minutes Will Make You More Productive
One of the easiest and best things to do in order to stay in control of the work you need to get done is to do a regular review of everything that you have pending.
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Creating Interval Tasks In Evernote
The task feature in Evernote has been of great help to lots of people. They’ve added a small update to tasks that might make it more useful to people who have tasks that need to be done on specific intervals rather on specific dates.
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What I’ve Learned From GTD’s David Allen
I’ve been following the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology for many years. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.
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Covid Questions You May Be Asked In A Job Interview
Covid has changed a lot of things in the workplace. Among them, are some of the questions you may be asked during job interviews. Here’s a look at some of those questions and the answers that hiring managers are waiting to hear.
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Make Sure You Have The Latest Version of Evernote
Evernote keeps rolling out new features. But how do you know when you will get the latest version, or even know if you are running the newest update?
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