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Fun radio interview http://bit.ly/ehv3Fm w/some of my current bottom lines re: #GTD

An idea I wanted to pass along, in case this is useful for others:

When I'm on my iPhone, I have a contact with first and last name of "Q" that points to my work email inbox. I chose that because it's super fast and easy when I am addressing and I don't have any other contacts with Q in the name...

Positive Talk Radio interviews David Allen on the fundamentals of GTD and the value of a clear head and space. Click here to listen now or click here to download. (mp3, 16:08). For access to all previous podcasts, check out our complete podcast feed.




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I was teaching a GTD class recently, and someone asked me about tips for delegation. They feel guilty delegating to their co-workers because everyone has plenty to do already.

In my experience, this typically comes down to some common factors:

- It's not clear who should do it (i.e. unclear Ar...

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I signed up for the GTD seminar in London in June. Can't wait.

I have also found a GTD role model in the company where I work. He's down on the South Coast whereas I'm in Yorkshire which would be unfortunate but I think that GTD is so full of practical ideas that we probably don't need to ...

Senior Coaches Kelly Forrister and Danny Bader tackle one of the biggest time grabbers and areas of unclarity for people: meetings. Get tips, tricks, and coaching on productive meetings for you and your colleagues.

March 31st from 10am-11am Pacific Time. Login to GTD Connect and register through the link on the home page. Open to all GTD Connect members, including those on a two-week guest pass.

David Allen's essay in the new Productive Living explores three reasons why "list" is often considered a dirty word, and three things you can do to change that for yourself.

DAVID'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Why "list" is a dirty word

What's wrong with lists?  Most people haven't had a lot of success with lists, especially the ones they've tried to use to "get organized."

You are either attracted or repelled by your lists and everything on them. There is no neutral territory. When you look at any one item . . .

Keep reading David's article.

Subscribe to Productive Living.  It's free and sent about every 3 weeks.  You'll find essays from David Allen, thought-provoking quotes, and productivity tips you can use every day.

GTD creates more space in our thinking, so we can manage the surprises of an increasingly complex world.  That's what Tony Schwartz said in the Harvard Business Review and Fast Company, following up on his talk at the SXSW Conference.  He advises readers to develop sustainable practices for productivity.  We're more effective navigating the whitewater of our busy lives when we make sure that there are enough of what he calls "purposeful pauses" for review and reflection in calm water.

You've probably heard it said that when more than one person is responsible, no one is. I think there's a corollary to that. When no one is responsible, everyone is. Or at least everyone who cares about the results in that area of responsibility.

In any organization -- a couple, a larger famil...

David Allen and Russell Bishop were featured guests on a radio podcast discussing Russell's new book, Workarounds That Work. Learn the keys to conquering anything that stands in your way at work. Click here to listen now or click here to download. (mp3, 1:05:26). For access to all previous podcasts, check out our complete podcast feed.




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