Tag: David Allen
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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, and I’ve had the opportunity to talk with author David Allen on many occasions. Here are some of the things I’ve learned from David that aren’t in the book.
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Why Old GTD Contexts Don’t Work Anymore
According to the “Getting Things Done” methodology, you should establish a context for every action item on your to-do list. But some of the contexts used today are very different from those used a few years ago.
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GTD’s David Allen on Managing Project Lists
Are you struggling to stay on top of tasks? David Allen, the author of GTD (Getting Things Done), says better project definitions can simplify decision-making and help focus on what really matters.
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How AI Can Help You Get Things Done
Let’s look at how artificial intelligence and voice assistants are transforming productivity through the lens of GTD expert David Allen.
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Time Blocking vs. GTD: Are You Breaking the Rules or Boosting Productivity?
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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Why Its OK to Not Be Productive
We may feel guilty when we don’t stay on task but waste time. Here are seven reasons why it’s okay not always to pursue productivity.
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How Many Collection Buckets Do You Need To Be Productive?
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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Is the Weekly Review Overrated? David Allen Weighs In
One of the core elements of the GTD – Getting things Done productivity system is the weekly review. But some people get frustrated when they forget to do the review. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, discusses how and when we should do these reviews.
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An Investment of 30 Minutes Will Make You More Productive
When you get to the office on Monday, do you feel overwhelmed by all of the things that face you in the week ahead? An investment of thirty minutes is guaranteed to make you more productive.
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Organizing Your Stuff
David Allen’s ‘Getting Things Done” methodology suggests that organizing your files, notes, and action items is as important as doing them. Let’s look at practical ways of organizing.
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How To Handle Email Overload
While email is one of the world’s great inventions, its volume can slow down workflows. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, has some thoughts on how to handle email overload.
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Are Some People Better at GTD Than Others?
While the Getting Things Done methodology is practiced by people worldwide, some insist it is too restrictive and stifling. Its author, David Allen, disagrees. But does that mean that certain types of people are likely to accept the GTD concepts?
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Getting Things Done for Students
While we commonly think of the “Getting Things Done” techniques working for the office professional, students might benefit from the same systems.
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David Allen Shows Us His Reference Files
Having the information you need when needed is core to the GTD – Getting Things Done system. GTD creator David Allen shows us his reference system and discusses why it is not digital.
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Getting Things Done While Traveling
It’s difficult enough to remain productive on a daily basis, but when you are traveling, it can be even more challenging. But there are ways you can stay on track.
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Cheating The GTD System
How rigidly do you have to follow David Allen’s Getting Things Done to achieve maximum productivity? Well, David seems to be pretty relaxed about the concept.
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Maintaining Your Project List
How many items are on your project list? Some people worry that they have too many projects. But it is more important to have the right kind of projects.
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Is The GTD / Getting Things Done System Too Rigid?
David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done, has helped people worldwide to be more productive. But some people feel that his system is too rigid. What does its creator think?
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Creating A Powerful Productivity System Using GTD and Evernote
When you combine the principles of GTD / Getting Things Done with Evernote, the popular notetaking app, you end up with a powerful productivity system. But you have to set it up correctly.
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Implementing Getting Things Done with Evernote – The “Clarify” Step
You can practice the principles of GTD / Getting Things Done on paper or digitally. If you choose to develop an online system, Evernote is a powerful partner.
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Staying Productive During The Holidays
With the holidays upon us, our productivity system may not get the focus it deserves. David Allen, the author of GTD “Getting Things Done” has some thoughts about how the holidays shouldn’t cause that level of stress.
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The David Allen Story: How David Became A Productivity Expert
David Allen is known as the guru of productivity. In this conversation with Dave Edwards, he discusses his early background and how he came upon the principles known as “Getting Things Done.”
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GTD’s David Allen on Changing Technology
We didn’t think we needed a smartphone until they were available. Technology keeps evolving as companies continue to anticipate our needs. David Allen, author of “Getting Things Done” discussed this with Dave Edwards.
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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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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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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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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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Increase Your Productivity By Writing Things Down
Every idea you have and everything you need to do should be written down. That includes ideas that surface in meetings or just things you want to remember to do.
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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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