getting things done intro
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An introduction to Getting Things Done system created by David Allen. Turn all your stuff into real, actionable items that you can DO and be done with.TRANSCRIPT
Getting Things Done
@marialangat
TOO MUCH STUFF
Unfinished tasks and unfulfilled commitments cause most of your
everyday stress
What is GTD?
Incredibly practical process that can help busy people regain control of their lives
Getting Things Done
Action & Time Management System
All about Front-end Planning
Complements our inefficient “Mental Reminder System”
The Matrix of Self-Management
Reactor Micro Manager
Crazy Maker Master & Commander
High Perspective
High Control
Low Perspective
Low Control
THE HOWTHE HOW
5 Stages of Mastering Workflow
Doing
Reviewing
Organizing
Processing
Collection
1. Collect
First thing to do is
Empty everything out of your head and into your “bucket”...
Write it down
2. Process
Start at the top, one item at a time
Never put anything back to ‘in’
Decide What is the next step?
3. Organize
Projects and Actions
Put everything in its place
There are many tools, Keep it Simple
4. Review
Decide the to be doing right now, and do it.
At least once a week, review and reorganise
Most important thing
5. Do it!
By keeping your head clear, keeping your to-do lists organised, and your projects
under review, you’ll find it much easier to actually things!DO
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BUT REALLY, HOW?
Workflow Examples
1. Email: Newsletter from iHub2. Email: Can you recommend a hotel?3. Meeting: JIRA Issues4. Class: Here is your term paper topic.5. Home: Child sick6. Talk: Investment opportunity
How would you step through the GTD workflow for the above?
My Personal GTD Tools
Gmail + GTDNotebook – “bucket”Diary – Daily ListsExcel – project plan
TAKE -AWAYS
Write it down
What is the next step?
Keep it Simple
Most important thing
DO
Resources
GTD – The book
Getting Things Done FAQ at Zen Habits
Gmail + GTD at LifeHacker
Various resources at SlideShare
THANKS.THANKS.