Category: GTD
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David Allen Answers Viewer Questions
Do you have questions about how to be more productive? Dave Edwards has been talking to David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” for some time now and in this segment, Allen answers the questions of our viewers.
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Getting Things Done: Get Into the Capture/Collect Habit
David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” productivity system begins with betting ideas out of your head so you can focus on creativity and thinking. Here’s how to make it a regular habit. Watch the Video My course, Getting Things Done In A Digital Environment, shows you how you can implement the GTD methodology on the digital platform…
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Does GTD Reduce Creativity or Spontaneity?
When we have a productivity system that works, are we sacrificing spontaneity and creativity? Here’s what David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done” has to say.
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Get Into The Capture Habit
David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” productivity system begins with betting ideas out of your head so you can focus on creativity and thinking. Here’s how to make it a regular habit.
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Cultivating Teamwork On The Job
David Allen’s first book, “Getting Things Done,” became a manual for increasing individual productivity. He and Edward Lamont have now written a new book to help teams do the same.
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Leading An Effective Team
In their book Team: Getting Things Done with Others, authors David Allen and Edward Lamont offer ideas on improving teamwork. However, a successful team isn’t solely the responsibility of the leader.
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Are Video Meetings Bad?
A few years ago, workplace teams almost always met face-to-face, but since then, many meetings have moved online, where distractions can interfere with effective work. David Allen and Edwards Lamont address this issue in their book, “Team: Getting Things Done with Others.”
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When Teams Have Too Many Meetings
In their book, “Team: Getting Things Done with Others,” David Allen and Edward Lamont demonstrate how meetings can quickly become unproductive and slow the work of the group. These obstacles cause a lot of frustration.
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Getting Teams To Work Together
Building upon the successful practices of GTD/Getting Things Done, David Allen and Edwards Lamont are helping teams work effectively. Their book, “Team,” shows how leaders can use a set of principles to improve communication, enable effective execution, and reduce team members’ stress. Dave Edwards discussed the basic philosophy of the book with them.
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Capturing Ideas on The Go
The first step of the “Getting Things Done” methodology is known as collecting. That is getting every idea out of your head and bringing it into your productivity system. That’s easy if you are in front of your computer, but what if you are on the go? Here are some tips.
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Cleaning Up Your Lists
When you practice Getting Things Done, or any other productivity system, the primary concentration is making lists and putting things you don’t want to forget on those lists. But what happens when your lists get too long? “Getting Things Done” author David Allen has some ideas.
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Stop Struggling With Getting Things Done
When David Allen wrote, “Getting Things Done,” he thought the concepts were so easy to understand and follow that everyone would understand them and implement its principles. Many years later some people struggle with implementing GTD. He talks about that with Dave Edwards.
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GTD’s David Allen on How To Decide What To Do Next
It is easy to get overwhelmed if you face a very long ‘to-do’ list every day. The challenge is what you should do next. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” offers advice on how to make those decisions.
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Reviewing The Basics of “Getting Things Done”
People often ask me what is at the core of GTD—Getting Things Done. Today, we review the basics that will help you start on your journey through productivity.
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Getting Others To Use GTD – Getting Things Done
You may be satisfied with your productivity system, but because others around you don’t have the same kind of focus it can create problems in your workplace. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” discusses how to get others to use GTD.
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David Allen on Processing Meeting Notes
Most people take notes in meetings. But what you do with those notes is important to maintaining an effective productivity system. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” talks about what he does with notes he takes.
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David Allen on Dealing With Email
Keeping your email under control is key to effective productivity. David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” shares his thoughts on how to deal with email.
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Getting Things Done: Clarify & Organize Made Easy
Today we continue our series of discussions with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done”. This segment discusses how clarifying and organizing our tasks is key to our productivity.
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Slow Down and Still Be More Productive
Some people think that if you have a good productivity system, you will accomplish much faster. But we learn from productivity expert David Allen that another key is that we can slow down. He discusses that with Dave Edwards.
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Using GTD To Manage Big Projects
One of the major thrusts of David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” productivity system is that you need to write everything down and track all of the next actions. In the last couple of years, Allen moved from California to the Netherlands and renovated an apartment. He tells Dave Edwards how he approaches a big project…
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How I Use GTD and Evernote to Help Create Content
If you create content regularly, you can use the principles of Getting Things Done and the Evernote app to streamline the process.
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Productivity / GTD While Traveling: Paper vs Digital
Computers have made it easy for some people to try and go paperless rather than keep a lot of paper documents on hand. This is especially a challenge for those who have to travel on business. But David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done” finds that a paper-based system is more efficient.
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GTD and Productivity While Traveling
After a short slowdown because of COVID-19, the amount of business travel is again increasing. Here’s how GTD author David Allen maintains his productivity system while on the road.
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How David Allen Updates His GTD Systems
In this conversation with David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done” we talk about how he keeps his productivity systems up to date and organized. He also shows us his actual reference file system.
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Stop Forgetting
I used to forget a lot of things until I adopted the habit of writing things down. Here is how I have adapted David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” methodology into my daily routine.
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GTD’s David Allen: The Importance of Capturing
In his book Getting Things Done, David Allen outlines his steps for increasing productivity. One step is to capture everything in your head. Allen explains the reasoning behind this step and how to get started.
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Keys To Getting Things Done
Productivity guru David Allen, walks us through the fundamental steps required to be able to get things done effectively. His conversation with Dave Edwards includes a look at capturing ideas, clarifying them and, acting on them.
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Make Mindsweeps Work For You
The starting point for the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology is the mindsweep. It is your chance to get everything out of your head. And you should do it regularly. But what do you do when it becomes a burden? Here’s some advice.
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Getting Things Done When There’s Too Much To Do
Sometimes, even GTD author David Allen feels that there’s not enough time to do all that needs to be done. He offers some advice.
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What Should I Do Next?
There are lots of productivity systems that tell you how to prioritize your work. That’s a common question that David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, gets asked.
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More Ideas for a Paper-Based GTD System
I recently shared a post showing how I once had a simple GTD system using paper. It attracted a lot of feedback, so here is more info on paper-based productivity.
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How To Use A Someday Maybe List
One key principle of the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology is to maintain a “Someday Maybe” list. This list is a place to store ideas, possible projects, and maybe even the next actions you are not ready to take now. GTD author David Allen has some tips on how to use the list.
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A Conversation With GTD’s David Allen
Today, I interview David Allen about his journey developing GTD ( Getting Things Done ), his creative pursuits, and what he’s working on at present. Hopefully, in the future, we will get a chance to talk more about productivity, but I thought that this was a great introduction to the genius of one of the…
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Does GTD Endorse Time Blocking?
David Allen’s GTD book separates how you use your calendar and a task list. That can create confusion when you want to set aside times on your calendar to get your done.
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Managing Projects on Paper Using GTD / Getting Things Done
Much has been written about going paperless. But you can manage projects and be faithful to the Getting Things Done methodology by using paper.
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Boosting Productivity With The GTD Workflow Chart
When we are faced with many new projects, our list of next actions also increases. It might seem overwhelming, but the GTD workflow chart can help.
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Maximizing Productivity Through Task-Batching and Time Blocking
While the simple solution to having too much to do is to learn to say no, a better approach involves the strategic grouping of tasks to increase productivity.
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Can You Work Fewer Hours and Still Feel Productive?
Some people who seek out GTD/Getting Things Done methodology are doing so in order to work fewer hours. But is it possible?
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What’s Wrong With The Weekly Review?
The Weekly Review is core to the GTD/ Getting Things Done methodology, yet some people complain that it’s difficult to do. Let me tell you about my problem with it.
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A Digital GTD System Improves Productivity
This week, we are looking at how to use the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology inside a digital system.
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Setting Up A Digital GTD System: Next Actions and Waiting For
This week, we are looking at how to use the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology inside a digital system. In this segment, we see how to integrate next actions and things you are waiting for.
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Managing Projects and Notes Digitally
In the second segment of our series on creating and using a digital productivity system, we look at how best to track projects and notes following the GTD/Getting Things Done methodology.
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Steps For A Successful Weekly Review
The weekly review is a key element of the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology. Let’s look at things you want to consider during your review.
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Managing A Year-End Review with GTD
As we near the end of the year, it’s time to do a year-end review. Here are some practical steps to navigate this annual ritual for a more intentional and successful year ahead.
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GTD: A Fresh Look At The Weekly Review
Discover a fresh perspective on the Weekly Review—a pivotal practice within the Getting Things Done (GTD) methodology. We consider how the Weekly Review is not just a checklist but a strategic and reflective journey. Uncover the art of maintaining, reflecting, and executing, and learn practical tips to turn this ritual into a consistent and inspiring…
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