GTD® VSG

GTD® Virtual Study Group

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Welcome to the GTD® Virtual Study Group! This is a twice-monthly live call that focuses in on productivity and Getting Things Done. We are a supportive global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering personal growth. We focus on general principles of productivity, how to become more successful in life, and the Getting Things Done®* task management methodology. Join our live calls on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 4:00pm Eastern! Simply dial 1-857-216-6700, Pin 559525!*This podcast is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by David Allen or the David Allen Company, whi...

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068: Gearing Up for the Second Half of 2011 28.05.2011 53:38

Wow! The first half of 2011 is nearly over. In this episode, we talk about midyear review and summer planning. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

067: Making It All Work 17.05.2011 56:15

In this episode of the Virtual Study Group, longtime participant Ken Mattsson shares his insights and ah-hahs from attending David Allen's Making It All Work live seminar. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

066: Back to Basics: Setting Up and Maintaining a Trusted System 30.04.2011 55:26

A lot of people really struggle with all the moving parts of GTD. In this episode, the VSG talks about how to set up a system and get it running so you can really begin to reap the benefits of your GTD practice. If you're a newbie, you'll get lots of good advice! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

065: Special Edition! Interview with Jim Hopkinson, Author of The Salary Tutor 21.04.2011 28:00

One of the trickiest (and most critical) parts of getting a new job is the salary negotiation. Yet, the skills required are rarely taught. In this special edition interview, host Tara Rodden Robinson talks to Jim Hopkinson, author of Salary Tutor to give you the inside scoop on how to ask for what you're worth--and get it! Check out Jim's book on Amazon (affiliate link). Official GTD® Virtual Stud...

064: What Happens If You Get GTD Wrong? 17.04.2011 50:46

Is it possible to do GTD "wrong?" Are there any dangers of building a bad GTD practice? Listen in as the Virtual Study Group takes a look at ubiquitous capture, perfectionism, and getting stuck in tending the system instead of doing the actions. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

063: Using GTD to Implement New Behaviors 02.04.2011 54:56

Trying to instill a new habit? Acquire a new skill? Build your knowledge? In this episode, the VSG takes on using GTD to implement new behaviors. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

062: Back to Basics: Roles, Responsibilities, and Areas of Focus 11.03.2011 50:44

How do you use the 20K horizon of focus to get things done? We're back to basics in this episode. Listen as we talk about how to use 20K to set goals (30 and 40K), how 50K can help you define areas of focus, and how 20K can help you to make decisions when opportunities come your way. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

061: Mentoring GTD 11.02.2011 56:50

Who helped you learn GTD? Have you wanted to help people around you acquire GTD skills? In this episode, the Virtual Study Group share tips, success stories, and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

060: Special Edition! Interview with Best Selling Author Dan Goldie 09.02.2011 20:33

In this special episode, learn about co-author of The Investment Answer, Dan Goldie. He talks about how writing this book with his best friend, the late Gordon Murray, changed his view on his "50K," how he handled the workflow of writing the book, and what it was like to tackle a significant and urgent project. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

059: Back to the Basics: Doing 29.01.2011 1:02:51

Having trouble getting to the actual doing part of your GTD? Then you're in luck-in this episode, the Virtual Study Group tackles how to actually get things done. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

058: Making and Keeping Lists 14.01.2011 58:12

Lists! In this first session of 2011, the Virtual Study Group talks about all things listing. What sorts of lists do you make? How do you use them? Get those lists actionable! A great session for anyone who has a lot of things or interests to keep up with. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

057: Paper-based GTD 09.12.2010 41:59

Thinking about going back to good old paper for your GTD system? In this episode, we talk about how some folks use paper to keep their lives and work running smoothly. This is our last podcast of 2010! Thanks again for your listenership--we are so grateful to be able to bring this podcast to you. Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year! To read the Lifehac...

056: Strategic Planning 11.11.2010 57:27

Is strategic planning only for businesses and organizations? Maybe not! In this episode, we discuss what strategic planning is and how you can apply it to your life. Creating vision for the future, setting goals, making plans-we cover it all. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

055: Getting Things Done with iPad and/or iPhone 30.10.2010 51:45

It's an iPad/iPhone extravaganza! Listen in for tons of tips, how-tos, and app reviews. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

054: GTD On The Go! 25.10.2010 56:20

Do you travel a lot? Or does even the occasional trip scuttle your ability to get things done when you get back? Then this show's for you! Listen as the Virtual Study Group takes on GTD on the go. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

053: An Omnifocus Primer Presented by Augusto Pinaud 26.09.2010 59:55

Omnifocus is an incredibly powerful, Mac-based task and project management system for GTD. However, many new users find Omnifocus a little steep on the learning curve side. In this episode, you'll learn some OF basics plus some power-user tips from our long-time participant, Augusto Pinaud. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

052: Using GTD To Cope With Interruption, Disruption, and Distraction 11.09.2010 59:08

Interruptions and distractions seem to be epidemic these days. In this episdoe, we'll take on how to deal with the unexpected from little hiccups to big catastrophes. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

051: Back to Basics: The Higher Elevations Edition 28.08.2010 55:58

The Virtual Study Group takes on another hot topic in our Back to Basics series: setting goals. What's on those 30K and 40K lists? How do you get up the higher levels of focus then back down to get those goals achieved? A terrific conversation! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

050: Back to Basics: Managing Projects 12.08.2010 55:01

Got projects? How do you keep up with all of your projects, keep them moving, know what your next actions are, and all the other details you need to track? In this episode of our Back to Basics series, we take on project management, GTD-style. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

049: Back to Basics: Contexts 23.07.2010 1:00:37

The Back to Basics series continues! In this episode, we revisit contexts. What are they? How many should you have? How do you figure out which ones to use? We take on all these questions and much more. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

048: Control Your Day: Using Outlook's Email Functions to Manage Your Tasks Part II 10.07.2010 59:07

One of our most popular episodes is the one on Jim McCullen's system for managing tasks using Outlook's email functions. Now Jim's back to give us new perspectives as well as taking questions and getting feedback from some of the folks who have used his system. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

047: Back to Basics: Getting In to Zero 11.06.2010 56:37

Back to basics returns with another episode on getting your GTD practice running smoothly. In this episode, we take on getting "in" to zero: email, physical inbasket, and much more. Enjoy! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

046: Doing More Great Work with Michael Bungay Stanier 29.05.2010 52:01

Author Michael Bungay Stanier joins the conversation to talk about what it means to do great work-work with purpose, meaning, and joy. Excellent ideas for getting in touch with your 50K horizon of focus and making those intentions actionable. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com

045: Back to Basics (Part 1): The Weekly Review 13.05.2010 56:32

We're returning to our roots with the first in a series of episodes dedicated to reviewing the basic principles and practices of GTD. First up: the weekly review. David Allen calls it "the" essential element but it's a big sticking point for many. In this episode, we discuss how you can get started, review some examples, and talk about how to avoid getting pulled off onto bunny trails. Official GT...

044: Author Daniel Pink on Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us 22.04.2010 42:30

Bestselling author Daniel Pink fit in a quick conversation with the group. In this episode, you'll learn when and why incentives fail to motivate, the role of autonomy and self-determination, and how you can use these findings to help get in gear. The episode of This American Life we talked about can be found here. This is where you can learn more about The Dream Manager Official GTD® Virtual Stud...