Tag: workflow management

• 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

• Using Checklists Instead of Endless To-Do Lists

  

  Breaking every project into tiny steps can make your work feel more organized. In reality, it often fills your task list with items that do little to move the project forward. Here’s what to do.

  Dave Edwards

  July 28, 2026

  Productivity

  client project management, deadline management, effective task prioritization, high-impact tasks, outcome-based tasks, Productivity, progress tracking, project completion, project management, project organization, project planning, reusable checklists, Task Management, to-do list management, workflow management

• Clarify and Organize Made Easy with GTD’s David Allen

  

  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.

  Dave Edwards

  June 24, 2026

  Uncategorized

  calendar management, clarify tasks, digital productivity tools, Getting Things Done, GTD method, improve focus, next actions GTD, organize tasks, productivity system, reduce stress productivity, Task Management, time management tips, to do list tips, weekly review GTD, workflow management

• Evernote Mermaid Diagrams Made Easy

  

  Evernote added a simple way to create charts, graphs, and org charts inside your notes. Mermaid diagrams can be used for visual note-taking and team planning.

  Dave Edwards

  June 1, 2026

  Evernote

  Digital Note Taking, Evernote advanced features, Evernote AI assistant, Evernote import folders, Evernote organization tips, Evernote Productivity, Evernote project management, Evernote setup guide, Evernote tips and tricks, Evernote Tutorial, Evernote Web Clipper, knowledge management tools, Mermaid diagrams, note organization, Productivity Apps, visual note taking, workflow management

• Should You Split Your Productivity System?

  

  Should you use one productivity system or split your productivity system in two? It can be challenging to balance the needs of both your professional and personal lives.

  Dave Edwards

  May 27, 2026

  GTD

  capture tasks, Daily Planning, Getting Things Done, GTD system, next actions list, organize tasks, Personal Productivity, productivity system, Productivity Tips, productivity tools, Task Management, task tracking, Time Management, work life balance, workflow management

• 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.

  Dave Edwards

  December 17, 2025

  GTD

  David Allen, focus and efficiency, Getting Things Done, GTD, GTD method, how to get organized, personal organization, productivity habits, productivity system, Productivity Tips, self-improvement, Task Management, Time Management, workflow management

• How Many Next Actions Should You Have For A Project?

  When you identify a project that you need to work on, how many ‘next actions’ should you write down initially? Let’s discuss that with GTD author David Allen.

  Dave Edwards

  December 10, 2025

  GTD

  context-based planning, Dave Edwards media, David Allen productivity, Getting Things Done, GTD methodology, Next Actions, online productivity course, productivity course, productivity habits, Productivity Tips, project planning, project support, task organization, Time Management, workflow management

• A Smarter Way to Prioritize Tasks

  Struggling with what task to tackle first? Here’s how the GTD Horizons of Focus framework brings clarity to decision-making, aligning daily actions with long-term goals.

  Dave Edwards

  September 10, 2025

  GTD

  Daily Planning, Getting Things Done, Goal Setting, GTD, Horizons of Focus, next action, organizing tasks, Personal Productivity, productivity system, Productivity Tips, project planning, Task Management, Time Management, workflow management

• 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 unfocused times into your day.” David Allen, the author of GTD/Getting Things…

  Dave Edwards

  July 2, 2025

  Evernote

  brain rest, clearing mental clutter, cognitive overload, cognitive science productivity, David Allen, empty your mind, executive coaching, focus and productivity, Getting Things Done, GTD, mental clarity, Next Actions, open loops, organizational clarity, personal organization, productivity system, Productivity Tips, stress management, Time Management, workflow management