organization Archives - Getting Things Done® David Allen's GTD® Methodology Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:38:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Marching orders, or at least a wise recommendation https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/marching-orders-or-at-least-a-wise-recommendation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marching-orders-or-at-least-a-wise-recommendation https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/marching-orders-or-at-least-a-wise-recommendation/#respond Sun, 08 Jul 2012 16:24:46 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/07/08/ Have fun in your command. Don't always run at a breakneck pace. Take leave when you've earned it, spend time with your families.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/marching-orders-or-at-least-a-wise-recommendation/feed/ 0 Personal digital assistant or paper for on-the-go collecting https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/personal-digital-assistant-or-paper-for-on-the-go-collecting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=personal-digital-assistant-or-paper-for-on-the-go-collecting https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/personal-digital-assistant-or-paper-for-on-the-go-collecting/#comments Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:54:16 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/07/05/ Even though most people always carry their phone, some of the most savvy GTD implementers also use pen and paper for collection. The key is to know what methods reduce the friction in your system.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/personal-digital-assistant-or-paper-for-on-the-go-collecting/feed/ 15 What’s your standard for email? https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/whats-your-standard-for-email/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whats-your-standard-for-email https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/whats-your-standard-for-email/#comments Tue, 03 Jul 2012 00:17:20 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/07/02/ I assert that it's actually less effort to maintain your email inbox at zero than to maintain it at 300 or 3,000. Will it take effort? Of course. But there is gold to be mined there with a trusted practice that will have ripple effects across your workflow and motivation.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/07/whats-your-standard-for-email/feed/ 6 GTD is more than time management https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/gtd-is-more-than-time-management/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gtd-is-more-than-time-management https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/gtd-is-more-than-time-management/#comments Thu, 28 Jun 2012 18:22:54 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/28/ Your GTD system, with a current and complete inventory or your commitments, helps you manage yourself effectively regardless of time's alterations.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/gtd-is-more-than-time-management/feed/ 4 What are the first steps to take for an immediate change? https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/what-are-the-first-steps-to-take-for-an-immediate-change/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-are-the-first-steps-to-take-for-an-immediate-change https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/what-are-the-first-steps-to-take-for-an-immediate-change/#respond Mon, 25 Jun 2012 16:19:01 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/25/ Get a notepad and inbox, capture everything that has your attention. Decide the next actions on each and all of them. Review that total inventory, keeping it current, at least weekly.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/what-are-the-first-steps-to-take-for-an-immediate-change/feed/ 0 Ten Ways To Get More Done At Work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/ten-ways-to-get-more-done-at-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-ways-to-get-more-done-at-work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/ten-ways-to-get-more-done-at-work/#respond Fri, 22 Jun 2012 22:55:43 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/22/ Real productivity is much more than organizing and time management tips. It’s about freeing up time for deeper, creative thinking.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/ten-ways-to-get-more-done-at-work/feed/ 0 The Creativity of Getting Things Done https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/the-creativity-of-getting-things-done/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-creativity-of-getting-things-done https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/the-creativity-of-getting-things-done/#comments Tue, 19 Jun 2012 17:16:20 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/19/ While many of our enthusiasts love the systematic approach of GTD, we’re seeing more and more creative types embracing Getting Things Done, including musicians, comedians, and television writers.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/the-creativity-of-getting-things-done/feed/ 7 How to clear your inbox, make decisions and generally get things done https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/how-to-clear-your-inbox-make-decisions-and-generally-get-things-done/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-clear-your-inbox-make-decisions-and-generally-get-things-done https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/how-to-clear-your-inbox-make-decisions-and-generally-get-things-done/#comments Sat, 16 Jun 2012 18:30:10 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/16/ People must ask: What does this mean? Is this actionable or not? What is the outcome that I am committed to?

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/how-to-clear-your-inbox-make-decisions-and-generally-get-things-done/feed/ 3 2 ingredients for making it all work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/2-ingredients-for-making-it-all-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2-ingredients-for-making-it-all-work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/2-ingredients-for-making-it-all-work/#comments Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:27:09 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/13/ Where do you stand, today, on the matrix of self-management? In less than two minutes, GTD-Q will give you a visual representation of where you fit in terms of the two critical elements of self management—control and perspective.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/2-ingredients-for-making-it-all-work/feed/ 2 Email, calendar, & tasks in Outlook – the GTD way https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/email-calendar-tasks-in-outlook-the-gtd-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=email-calendar-tasks-in-outlook-the-gtd-way https://gettingthingsdone.com/2012/06/email-calendar-tasks-in-outlook-the-gtd-way/#comments Sat, 09 Jun 2012 14:12:43 +0000 http://www.gtdtimes.com/2012/06/09/ If you need to get on top of your Microsoft Outlook® email, calendar, and tasks by implementing GTD, this is the webinar for you. You'll learn the best recommendations for building a GTD system in Outlook to seamlessly handle your work and personal commitments.

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