Tag: GTD
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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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Writing Things Down: A Key To Productivity
I used to forget a lot of things until I adopted the habit of writing things down. On this edition of LEADERSHIP PLUS, I describe how I have adapted David Allen’s “Getting Things Done” methodology into my daily routine.https://youtu.be/ydBsYVdgJOM
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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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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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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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David Allen’s Tips For Using Your Calendar
David Allen, the author of “Getting Things Done,” has ideas on maximizing the use of your calendar.
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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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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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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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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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Digital Productivity
The key advantage of a digital workplace lies in its transformative impact on productivity. This is the first in a series on how to adapt the GTD methodology to a digital environment.
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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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Productivity Tips from Dave Edwards
Usually, Dave Edwards interviews people who have expertise in productivity and leadership, but on this special edition, the tables are turned. This time Dave is interviewed about his productivity methods.
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Getting to Know David Allen
For some time, David Allen has been sharing his thoughts about productivity and the Getting Things Done methodology with Dave Edwards. Today, they talk about everything from how GTD came to be to what David is currently doing.
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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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What’s Going On With GTD’s David Allen?
From a new book to a new car, today David Allen the author of GTD /Getting Things Done shares some of the things he is working on.
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Different Ways To View Your Notes in Evernote
There’s lots of flexibility built in to Evernote and that includes giving you a chance to view your notes in a few different ways.
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Putting GTD Horizons of Focus into Practice
Even with guidance of the GTD / Getting Things Done methodology, you might still be confused over what tasks you should do first. That’s why if you understand the principles of horizons of focus you will find the process is simple.
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Getting Things Done: Defining A Project
The GTD/Getting Things Done methodology defines a project as anything that requires more than one action to complete. Some people believe that creates too many projects for your list. The author of GTD, David Allen, has some thoughts.
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Can GTD Work With A Bullet Journal?
GTD or “Getting Things Done” and the “Bullet Journal” are two different systems that promise increased productivity and organization. But can they be used together?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Truth About The GTD Weekly Review
One of the core elements of the GTD – Getting things Done productivity system is the weekly review. But some people get frustrated when they don’t do them every week. David Allen, the author of Getting Things Done, discusses how and when we should do these reviews.
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