Category Archives: Getting Things Done

Learnings, thoughts and processes captured from the book.

How to create a master GTD project list

Posted on October 25, 2007 by Shannon

Over the past few months, I have been experimenting with David Allen‘s Getting Things Done system to help me manage my work and personal projects. I have to admit, I have streamlined the system quite a bit. If followed exactly, … Continue reading →

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Simplifying my personal GTD system to simplify my life…

Posted on June 12, 2007 by Shannon

I have been practicing GTD for about 3 months, and now that I’ve lived with the system for a while, I am identifying what works for me and what doesn’t. My personal GTD methods definitely need some overhaul. It is very … Continue reading →

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Listing areas of focus: A key to getting things done (but maybe not by me)

Posted on March 22, 2007 by Shannon

In his book Getting Things Done, David Allen devotes only a couple of pages to the Areas of Focus list, key areas of responsibility in your work and personal life. However, sitting down and listing my areas of responsibility — especially … Continue reading →

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Implementing GTD at home…

Posted on March 18, 2007 by Shannon

Whew! I spent the weekend — literally — implementing the GTD system at home using the methods recommended in David Allen’s book, Getting Things Done. I thought it would be a good idea to start with my home office, because it … Continue reading →

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How to plan a project more effectively

Posted on March 17, 2007 by Shannon

Image by .nele via Flickr I have been reading David Allen’s Getting Things Done (late on the bandwagon, as usual), and his chapter on project planning really resonated with me. My job is pretty much planning and managing projects. Officially, … Continue reading →

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Turning email into actions: My Outlook system

Posted on February 16, 2007 by Shannon

I am getting through the a primer on the Getting Things Done system a little bit at a time. This is my method for ensuring that I thoroughly absorb the new system or methodology I am learning, adapt it to meet … Continue reading →

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Task management: Some improvements

Posted on January 24, 2007 by Shannon

I am a highly organized person. (Some might say too organized.) But I am always looking for ways to improve my organizational systems. I live by my to-do list, which I use Outlook Tasks to manage. Because I manage several … Continue reading →

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