One takeaway from GTD for Teens that I haven’t gotten from any other GTD source: As you’re clarifying your projects, ask yourself “What’s Next?”
Category Archives: Community Stories
F.D.’s GTD Story
Note: F.D.’s GTD story is in the form of an email he sent to David Allen. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, the positive impact it has had on his life, and the tools he uses. Hello David! I’d like to wish you, your family, and your team a Happy New Year. …
Bob’s GTD Story
Note: Bob’s GTD story is in the form of an email he sent to the team at David Allen Company. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, what tools he has used, and the positive impact it has had on his life. Greetings! My name is Bob Mecozzi, and I have been the …
Peter’s GTD Story
Note: Peter’s GTD story is in a different format. Rather than the Q&A of recent installments, Peter’s story is an email he sent to David Allen. In it, he describes how he came across GTD, what tools he has used, and the positive impact it has had on his life. Dear David, I have had …
Komal Thakkar’s GTD Story
Tell us a little about yourself:Komal Thakkar from Australia. What do you do for work?am the Founder, Managing Director for Productivity First and a Certified GTD Coach. My company, Productivity First, is a certified partner of David Allen Company in Australia. How long have you been practicing GTD, how did you hear about it, which …
Episode #50: David Allen Talks with Brian Robertson
David Allen and Brian Robertson discuss how we as humans relate to our own attention, and how the increasing complexity of our work environment has necessitated that we get stuff off our minds. They point out multiple common threads between Getting Things Done for individuals and Holacracy® for organizations. They also consider what happens after …
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Steve Holden’s GTD Story
Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Steve Holden, and I currently live in Southern California near San Diego. I originally grew up in Northern California near Sacramento. I came down to San Diego to go to San Diego State University (SDSU) to study computer science, and fell in love with San Diego. …
Episode #49: David Allen Talks with Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez
Join David Allen for an intriguing discussion about leadership and the architecture of story, with Nancy Duarte and Patti Sanchez. They came to fame when they created the presentations that Al Gore used in speeches for several years before An Inconvenient Truth won the Academy Award for best documentary. Their book is Illuminate, “a road-map …
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Episode #48: Installing GTD in an Organization
Jason Atwood has built Getting Things Done into his company from the start. Listen as he shares with David Allen about starting Arkus, a Salesforce consulting firm, well after his own GTD practice was on a solid foundation. Beyond encouraging his employees to adopt GTD, he provides them with ongoing tools and support. During the …
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David Drake’s GTD Story
Tell us a little about yourself: My name is David Drake, MS, PhD. I am a professor of microbiology & infectious diseases. I am in the Iowa Institute for Oral Health Research, College of Dentistry, University of Iowa. How did you hear about GTD? When I became an Assistant Professor many years ago, I realized that …
Aliman’s GTD Story
Tell us a little about yourself: My name is Aliman Sears from the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii (Kailua side). My primary work is chief operating officer and co-founder of a nonprofit psychiatric social work agency. I am also adjunct professor of philosophy at Chaminade University, Honolulu. How did you hear about GTD? In 2016 during …
Doug’s GTD Story
Tell us a little about you and your work My name is Doug Crane and I am a librarian by profession for over 22 years. I currently have the honor to serve as Director of the Palm Beach County Library System in southeast Florida where I oversee the major executive functions of a busy seventeen-branch …
Natasha’s GTD Story
About Natasha What do you do for work? I am a certified GTD Master Trainer and GTD Trainer for Level 1. I also work as an origami creator. Where do you live? My home country is Slovenia, Europe. Recently I moved from the capital to the Slovenian coast (Adriatic sea). GTD Background How did you …
Marx’s GTD Story
Your name Marx Acosta-Rubio What do you do for work? I own several companies and coach entrepreneurs how to be successful and happy. Where do you live? Near Dallas, Texas. How did you hear about GTD? A friend recommended the book and then I hired David Allen to be my first consultant for my first …
There is no “perfect” way to do GTD
Your name: Jodie E Francis What do you do for work? I work for a federal government department as the information management lead for our branch’s national scientific collections housed in Ottawa, and we are in the process of moving our collections to a more modern facility. Where do you live? Ottawa, Ontario, Canada How …
Episode #41: David Allen Talks with General Randal Fullhart
David Allen talks with General Randal Fullhart (Ret.). Graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy in 1979, Randy has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing levels. He shares insights and tips about his own journey with GTD, teamwork, and leadership. Listen Now Subscribe or Download iTunes Stitcher Libsyn Google Play Music Spotify …
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Suzanne’s GTD Story
Your name: Suzanne Hawes What do you do for work? Chief Human Resources, Paya Inc Where do you live? Ashburn, VA How did you hear about GTD? I was working at SC Johnson in Racine, WI. The training department needed some guinea pigs for a GTD program they were planning to roll out. I’m always …
Mark’s GTD Story
Your name: Mark Jantzen What do you do for work? I’m a Senior Investment Manager with Fidelity Investments Where do you live? Denver, Colorado How did you hear about GTD? I attended a David Allen seminar at Fidelity before he called it GTD. I believe it was MAP – Managing Actions & Projects. Obviously read …
GTD Stories: Enyo
Your name: Betty Enyonam Kumahor, but most people just call me Enyo. What do you do for work? I find this question harder and harder to answer! My background is in management and technology consulting. I started my own consulting firm about 2 years ago and we have about 25 people in 3 countries doing …
Priorities and GTD
Challenges with priorities and GTD A GTD Connect member asked: I am having a challenge understanding priorities and GTD. I have at least 100 projects, from LARGE to little. Now you break down those projects to single actions which at least triples your actions. So I might have about 300 single actions to be done. …
