How do you motivate people to change their behavior? This is a common question for managers, executives, coaches, teachers, parents, and anyone else who ever wants other people around them to act differently in a consistent way. The post Getting Others to Change appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

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. The post Episode #255: Project and Someday/Maybe Lists appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

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. The post Episode #254: Overcoming Procrastination appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

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. The post Episode #253: Reflecting appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

The second-worst task list app is an inbox with stuff that’s been there more than 48 hours. Here are some reasons the inbox is a poor list manager. The post The Second-worst Task List App appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

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. The post Episode #251: Projects and Next Actions appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

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. The post Episode #250: Projects and Someday Maybe Lists appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

I’ve noticed that one of the hardest things for people to do is to change what they’re doing to something better to be doing, when there’s nothing externally forcing them to. But to unhook from whatever groove we’re in, in the moment, and shift the focus of awareness and physical energies into something that may not be as immediately easy or comfortable...I think that takes real strength. The post The Direction Correction Badge appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

David Allen and Kelly Forrister discuss contexts in GTD, including what has and has not changed with technology, mobility, and hybrid work environments. The post Episode #250: Let’s Talk About Contexts appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more

GTD trainers Paul Vahur and William Elliott talked about how various personality traits may affect GTD practice. The post Episode #249: GTD and Personality appeared first on Getting Things Done ..read more