Getting Things Done

As the CEO of Arkus, Inc., Jason Atwood is the epitome of a leader who has embedded GTD in his company culture. Beyond the basics of productivity, he educates employees on how to communicate effectively, including advice on when to change the channel to a more suitable means of communication. His company is built on trust, with clear expectations and metrics, rather than tracking where and for how...

Caroline Clarke's GTD journey goes back to when  Getting Things Done  was first published. She applied the methodology in her previous career in international banking, and still applies it in her new career as an illustrator and author. She shows us her intentionally designed home office/studio, with spaces for various kinds of work. She also talks in detail about how she adapts GTD to her very cr...

In this Skills Lab recording, we took a deep dive into the Organize step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from June 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD pract...

In this new Skills Lab webinar we took a deep dive into the Clarify step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. Improving your skill on the Clarify step is one of the best ways to make your reviews easier, and make your choices easier when it's time to engage with your predefined work. You will benefit if...

In our most recent Skills Lab webinar we took a deep dive into the Capture step in the GTD workflow. We discussed what makes a leakproof capture tool. We also distinguished between capturing as a behavior and the tools we use to capture. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from Feb...

David Allen talks about the difference between an incomplete system and a complete system, one which you can completely trust.  

We had another thought-provoking discussion during our Office Hour. Topics included Project and Someday/Maybe Lists, clear lines between reference and actionable items, and much more. You can listen to the entire webinar from February 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from arou...

In this new Skills Lab recording we took a deep dive into the causes of procrastination, and the cures. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from January 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. J...

In this Skills Lab, we take a deep dive into the Reflect step in the GTD workflow. With quizzes, exercises, and practice scenarios, this will be a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at  GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD pract...

Put your GTD skills to the test in this new Skills Lab webinar. We focused on the basics of the Engage step, including how you spend your time and choosing what to do. Through a set of fun quizzes, practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this was a valuable opportunity to fine-tune GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at  GTD Connect® . -- This audio is...

This was the first of several planned GTD Skills Lab webinars. In this installment, we focus on the fundamentals of projects and next actions. Through a set of fun quizzes, engaging practice scenarios, and lively group discussions, this is a valuable opportunity to fine-tune your GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2022 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many a...

In this recording, we talk about the nature of Someday/Maybe items, and how the Someday/Maybe list is closely related to the Projects list. You can listen to the entire webinar from June 2022 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developin...

GTD trainers Paul Vahur and William Elliott talked about how various personality traits may affect GTD practice. You can listen to the entire webinar from January 2022 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-...

For many, the workplace is broken. We may not realize it, but our tools can shape us in unproductive ways, and we've become conditioned to accept this as normal. In this recording, David Allen and John Forrister talk With Eric Mack about his 8 Practices of Intentionally Productive Work, which provide a framework to help you shift your mindset and uplevel your work. To help people better understand...

David Allen has a wide-ranging talk with Kevin Kelly about many aspects of technology. Kevin's new book,  Excellent Advice for Living , will be available in May. They discuss artificial intelligence, ChatGPT, and more. Kevin has a long association with technology and the internet, including as a co-founder of  WIRED  magazine. He still writes about the culture of technology. You can listen to the...

Rene Lie started his career as a musician, and has branched out in surprising ways. From his home in Norway, he describes how he started with GTD, the tools he has used, and his decision to become a GTD trainer. He has even found ways to do the seemingly impossible -- get family and colleagues to do GTD, or at least parts of it. He's also still an active musician. You can listen to the entire conv...

Today's episode is with Morten and Lars from Vital Learning . Listen in as they discuss the GTD Summer Camp in Denmark, the new book Getting Things Done with Others, and GTD Connect membership. GTD Connect GTD podcast fra GTDnordic GTD podcast fra GTDnordic on YouTube -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioner...

David Allen encourages us to enjoy the journey, even when projects take longer than anticipated. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass Learn about membership options Knowing h...

We have a new Slice of GTD Life recording with Renese King. She is a longtime GTD practitioner who has tried multiple paper and digital solutions for her GTD system. She describes how she heard about GTD, and her current combination of digital and paper tools. Renese balances a busy life that includes her job at  Berklee College of Music , and her other career as a singer, composer, and arranger....

This is a special Slice of GTD Life, because it's with two people instead of one, and because they talk about how their GTD practice is involved with running the company  Sauna Space . Brian Richards and Christal Spurgeon discuss the tools they use for GTD, how their employees learn and use GTD, and how GTD fits with the self-managing approach the company runs on. You can listen to the entire conv...

David Allen talks with psychologist Mark Tigchelaar about how the brain deals with distractions, and how long it takes to recover from distractions. Mark points out that dopamine inflation leads to our seeking out new stimuli. His advice: "Minimize the number of switches that you make during the day, without missing what's important." You can listen to the entire conversation from October 2022 at ...

David Allen talks with GTD trainer Justin Hale about his journey with GTD. Justin notes that the journey includes cultivating self-awareness about our habits. He emphasizes the importance of deliberate practice to change behaviors. More than a set of hacks, he considers GTD to be a complete system. You can listen to the entire conversation from October 2022 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one o...

Becky DeWaters gives us a detailed look into her OmniFocus system. She also shares what she has learned about the relationships between goals, areas of focus, projects, and next actions. She mentions plenty of illustrative examples, and weaves helpful metaphors into the discussion. You can listen to the entire conversation from August 2022 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available a...

Please join David Allen as he talks with Steve Beimel about how GTD artfully ties in with revitalizing traditional Japanese master crafts. You can listen to the entire conversation from July 2022 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and devel...

Josh Mitchell has a longtime interest in paper planners. In this recording, he shares past and current versions of paper planners, including the type that David Allen used until the mid-1990s. In addition to talking about several planners, Josh shares about pens, mechanical pencils, and highlighters that go with his system. You can listen to the entire conversation from March 2022 at  GTD Connect®...