Productivity Archives - Getting Things Done® David Allen's GTD® Methodology Sat, 10 May 2025 14:25:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 How to Balance Meetings and Work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2018/12/how-to-balance-meetings-and-work/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-balance-meetings-and-work https://gettingthingsdone.com/2018/12/how-to-balance-meetings-and-work/#respond Thu, 13 Dec 2018 15:30:57 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=17232 David AllenToo many meetings? Along with email volume, the overabundance of meetings is the major complaint of knowledge workers today. That said, meetings can be extremely effective and are even critical to getting meaningful work done. It would be an interesting experiment to cancel all meetings and watch what happens. What would we miss? What negative …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2018/12/how-to-balance-meetings-and-work/feed/ 0 David Allen Episode #29 – David Allen GTD® Keynote in Milan – Part One https://gettingthingsdone.com/2017/05/episode-29-david-allen-gtd-keynote-in-milan-part-one/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-29-david-allen-gtd-keynote-in-milan-part-one https://gettingthingsdone.com/2017/05/episode-29-david-allen-gtd-keynote-in-milan-part-one/#comments Wed, 03 May 2017 16:36:35 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=15902 In this first installment of a two-part episode, David Allen shares an in-depth, sweeping overview of GTD® to an audience in Milan, Italy.  Learn best practices, as well as what you can expect to have happen in your life once you start applying them. Listen Now Subscribe or Download iTunes Stitcher Libsyn Google Play Music …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2017/05/episode-29-david-allen-gtd-keynote-in-milan-part-one/feed/ 3 Making Use of Weird Windows of Time https://gettingthingsdone.com/2017/04/making-use-of-weird-windows-of-time/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=making-use-of-weird-windows-of-time https://gettingthingsdone.com/2017/04/making-use-of-weird-windows-of-time/#comments Wed, 05 Apr 2017 22:00:06 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=15826 The concept of daily or weekly to-do lists is as outdated as rotary phones. We need to have a total, holographic view of everything we want to accomplish, and all the actions required to start any of them. And we need to have access to views of those actions whenever we actually might be able …

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2017/04/making-use-of-weird-windows-of-time/feed/ 3 Practical application of GTD in your world https://gettingthingsdone.com/2014/03/practical-application-of-gtd-in-your-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=practical-application-of-gtd-in-your-world https://gettingthingsdone.com/2014/03/practical-application-of-gtd-in-your-world/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2014 23:52:43 +0000 https://gettingthingsdone.com/?p=11125 We have two webinars for you this week, on the practical application of GTD in your world.

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]]> https://gettingthingsdone.com/2014/03/practical-application-of-gtd-in-your-world/feed/ 0 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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