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Forbes and David Allen On GTD for Entrepreneurs

Forbes talks with David Allen to remind us why Getting Things Done is particularly good for entrepreneurs.

Read the full article here!

Member Exclusive: David Allen On Twitter

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

Member Exclusive: Quick Capture On A Smartphone

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...

Podcast: David Allen - Positive Talk Radio

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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Member Exclusive: Issues With Delegation

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...

Member Exclusive: I'm Going On My First GTD Seminar!

Hi

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 ...

GTD Times: How productive are your meetings?

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.

GTD Times: Why "List" is a dirty word

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 Times: GTD for sustainable productivity

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.

Member Exclusive: When No One Is Responsible For An Area Of Responsibility

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...