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Podcast: David Allen - WorkAwesome Interview

Mike Vardy of WorkAwesome interviews David Allen on the common misconceptions about GTD, time saving vs. time wasting, and more. Click here to listen now or click here to download. (mp3, 23:00). For access to all previous podcasts, check out our complete podcast feed.




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Member Exclusive: Advice Please For Catching Up On Systems

Hello. I am a long time enthusiast of GTD but am currently in an implementation trough! In 2009 I had 12 months maternity leave. When I returned to full time work in 2010 I had a lot of backlog (including from a move from a different university in early 2007). Throughout 2009 i tried to set up more ...

Member Exclusive: Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone!

Member Exclusive: New Year Workspace Tips!

Hey there
Following on from Kelly's webinar earlier this year on creating a FANTASTIC workspace, over the New Year weekend I've decided to review my space and gear.

In preparation for this I put a post out there for help to find a fantastic labeller with all the features I wanted. In one of the...

GTD Times: Have you taken the GTD-Q Assessment?

With the start of the New Year, this would be a great time to take the GTD-Q assessment. This free online assessment measures what Getting Things Done gives you: better control and greater perspective.  It's not one of those one-time tests that will never change (which will be good news for those of you who land as a Crazy Maker!). You are encouraged to take it often to see how it changes for you as you work with your strengths and challenges.  If you want your results tracked over time, there is another version on GTD Connect.

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GTD Times: Start your new year with GTD

Here is how our 2011 GTD® Mastering Workflow public seminar schedule is lining up so far:

Atlanta - Jan 25, 2011

St. Louis - Jan 27, 2011

Chicago - Feb 22, 2011

Seattle - Feb 24, 2011

London - Mar 3, 2011

Washington DC - Mar 11, 2011

Los Angeles - Mar 15, 2011

Washington DC - Jun 24, 2011

This is a very tactically oriented, hands-on seminar on how to get your GTD system up and running. You will learn the fundamental GTD thinking process and start to build a trusted workflow system. Led by our senior presenters, who have extensive experience working with a wide range of people and organizations around the world. This one-day presentation is packed with practical recommendations and suggestions about how to put GTD to work for you—at work, at home and in everything you do.

We're adding new locations all of the time, so be sure to check the schedule often, or subscribe to Productive Living, for a city near you!

We are always happy for your suggestions too.  Please leave a comment letting us know where you'd like to attend a GTD seminar.

Member Exclusive: David Allen On Twitter

Wonderful group of folks in my seminar in DC, right now doing a mind sweep for themselves!

Podcast: David Allen - The Do Lectures

David Allen shared at The Do Lectures in Wales. Listen in as David shares the value of GTD and "doing" in this inspiring and thought-provoking presentation. Click here to listen now or click here to download. (mp3, 32:24). For access to all previous podcasts, check out our complete podcast feed.




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GTD Times: Some Key GTD definitions

What is a Project?

A project is any outcome that will take more than one action step to complete. As a list, the Projects list will represent an index of the current outcomes on your plate.

What is Someday Maybe?

Someday/Maybe means you are not currently committed to complete it, but you are committed to track it as an item to periodically review for future action.

What is a Next Action?

A Next Action is your physical, visible next step. Some of these are project related, some are not.  The recommendation is to sort these by context.

What goes on a Waiting For list?

Waiting For holds those items that you are waiting on from someone or something else. For example, call backs, responses to an email you sent, orders placed, etc.

Member Exclusive: Blocking Out Time Versus A Project

So I'm still behind, way behind where I need to be at work. I'm not blocking out time, I've been using my lists, but I think I really need to. Colleagues at work are getting through document reviews by blocking out a day to review one report. Which I haven't been doing. So they're doing better than ...