Getting Things Done

What do you need to know, and when, to stay on top of your projects from start to finish? This webinar examines how you define and list your projects, how you track what's necessary for completion, and the rhythm for reviewing that assures you are in relaxed control. You can listen to the entire webinar from December 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a l...

You may have heard of a text editor called Emacs, which has been around for a long time. This is your chance to hear how Matt has used it to create a GTD list manager. He talks about how he got into GTD, and goes into plenty of detail about the system he has developed, through many iterations, using Emacs. You can listen to the entire conversation from December 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio...

You will learn that Blanka moves around quite a bit. After several other countries, she and her family have landed in the US in Sarasota, Florida. In addition to her work as a GTD trainer, Blanka has a fascinating range of interests, from organizational development to fiber art.  You can listen to the entire conversation from October 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at...

Join your GTD colleagues for another Office Hour. This time we discussed the management of projects that evolve as work on them progresses. How do you handle sub-projects? What to do when potentially separate and independent projects develop from the starting project? We cover these questions and more. You can listen to the entire webinar from October 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of...

A perennial GTD question is, "How do I prioritize when I have so many next actions and projects?" GTD trainer and coach Paul Vahur offers a fresh perspective on that question, considering the five steps of workflow, and your commitments on all the horizons. You can listen to the entire webinar from September 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning s...

In this Skills Lab we take a deep dive into the Areas of Focus horizon. What are typical areas, and how are they distinguished from your commitments on other horizons? We answer common questions, and explore practice scenarios. Click here  for the two-page PDF with sample professional and personal Areas of Focus. You can listen to the entire webinar from August 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio...

In this GTD office hour, we discussed a variety of topics. We gave special attention to structure. How much do you need to get your projects and actions off your mind? How much becomes too much so that you find your system takes too much effort to maintain? It's entirely individual, and may change for you as your areas of focus change. You can listen to the entire webinar from July 2023 at  GTD Co...

In this new Skills Lab webinar we take a deep dive into the topic of project planning. How much and what kinds of planning do you need to do for different types of projects? 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 July 2023 at GTD Connect® . -- This audio is one of many available at GT...

You already know Bill Myers from his many posts in the forum, where he has been adding value -- and humor! -- for many years. Get to know him even more in this Slice of GTD Life interview. Bill answers the usual questions about how he got started with GTD, and the variety of tools he has tried. He also goes into helpful detail on how his thinking about and approach to GTD have changed over the yea...

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...