Tag: Productivity Systems

• Why Overplanning Hurts Team 

  

  Team productivity often falls apart because of poor communication and too much planning. In this conversation, David Allen and Edward Lamont explain the simple questions most teams never ask, and why that creates problems.

  Dave Edwards

  July 29, 2026

  GTD

  accountability, business communication, Business Productivity, collaboration tools, communication skills, David Allen, Decision Making, Edward Lamont, Getting Things Done, Goal Setting, GTD method, high performance teams, leadership development, leadership skills, management strategies, organizational skills, Productivity Systems, Productivity Tips, project management, remote teamwork, startup leadership, team collaboration, team management, team productivity, team workflow, Time Management, workflow management, workplace communication, workplace culture, workplace teamwork

• Why Work Teams Still Struggle to Succeed 

  

  Why do so many teams fail, even with strong leaders and smart people? David Allen and Edward Lamont share simple team-management habits that build trust, improve communication, and help remote teams work together more effectively.

  Dave Edwards

  July 22, 2026

  GTD

  business communication, communication skills, effective meetings, employee collaboration, employee engagement, hybrid teams, leadership development, leadership skills, meeting management, organizational culture, Productivity Systems, project management, remote team management, remote work strategies, team accountability, team building, team collaboration, team leadership, team performance, team productivity, team success metrics, Work-Life Balance, workplace communication, workplace culture, workplace productivity

• Can Video Meetings Be More Productive?

  

  Online meetings often feel distracting, awkward, and unproductive for remote teams. David Allen and Edward Lamont, co-authors of “Team: Getting Things Done with Others,” explain the teamwork principles that help virtual teams build trust, culture, and stronger results.

  Dave Edwards

  July 15, 2026

  GTD

  business communication, communication strategies, digital workplace, distributed teams, employee engagement, hybrid work, leadership skills, meeting management, online collaboration, online teamwork, Productivity Systems, Productivity Tips, remote collaboration, remote team management, remote teams, remote work, team collaboration, team communication, team leadership, team productivity, virtual meetings, virtual teamwork, workplace communication, workplace culture, Zoom meetings

• Why 74% of Workers Never Finish Their Day’s Tasks

  Most of us end the day busy but unsatisfied. Why do only 26% of workers actually finish what they planned? Today, we’ll uncover the mistakes stealing your productivity.

  Dave Edwards

  November 21, 2025

  Productivity

  avoid distractions, boost efficiency, common productivity mistakes, daily habits for success, deep work focus, energy management, finish daily tasks, increase focus, overcome procrastination, Productivity Systems, Productivity Tips, Task Management, time management strategies, workday planning, workplace focus

• How to Combine GTD and Bullet Journals

  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?

  Dave Edwards

  August 27, 2025

  GTD

  analog planning, Bullet Journal, Bullet Journaling, Digital Organization, Evernote GTD, Getting Things Done, GTD, Personal Productivity, planning tools, productivity comparison, Productivity Hacks, productivity methods, Productivity Systems, Productivity Tips, Task Management, Time Management

• The Truth About GTD Software Tools

  Most of us are looking for the best software to keep us productive in this digital age. 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.

  Dave Edwards

  July 16, 2025

  GTD

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• Should You Have A Separate Productivity System for Work and Your Personal Life?

  We all have different parts of our lives that we need to keep track of Our personal life, our professional life, etc. Does that mean, according to GTD/Getting Things Done methodology, do we need two separate productivity systems?

  Dave Edwards

  November 29, 2023

  GTD

  Productivity, Productivity Systems