With the start of the New Year, this would be a great time to take the GTD-Q assessment. This free online assessment measures what Getting Things Done gives you: better control and greater perspective.  It’s not one of those one-time tests that will never change (which will be good news for those of you who land as a Crazy Maker!). You are encouraged to take it often to see how it changes for you as you work with your strengths and challenges.  If you want your results tracked over time, there is another version on GTD Connect.

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Take the assessment now (takes about 5 minutes)

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Here is how our 2011 GTD® Mastering Workflow public seminar schedule is lining up so far:

Atlanta – Jan 25, 2011

St. Louis – Jan 27, 2011

Chicago – Feb 22, 2011

Seattle – Feb 24, 2011

London – Mar 3, 2011

Washington DC – Mar 11, 2011

Los Angeles – Mar 15, 2011

Washington DC – Jun 24, 2011

This is a very tactically oriented, hands-on seminar on how to get your GTD system up and running. You will learn the fundamental GTD thinking process and start to build a trusted workflow system. Led by our senior presenters, who have extensive experience working with a wide range of people and organizations around the world. This one-day presentation is packed with practical recommendations and suggestions about how to put GTD to work for you—at work, at home and in everything you do.

We’re adding new locations all of the time, so be sure to check the schedule often, or subscribe to Productive Living, for a city near you!

We are always happy for your suggestions too.  Please leave a comment letting us know where you’d like to attend a GTD seminar.

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Success doesn’t come from getting organized—it comes from following your heart. Or your intuition. Or the seat of your pants. Or your gut. (Pick the words you like or that you’re not allergic to.)  -David Allen

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We wish you all a happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday season!

The Gang at David Allen Company

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Our next webinar on GTD Connect will come at a perfect time for many of you after the holidays. Two of our senior coaches are hosting a “Jumpstart GTD” webinar to give you tips, tricks and strategies to get your GTD systems in top shape for 2011.

Join us on Friday, January 14th from 10am-11am Pacific Time.

Free for all GTD Connect guest pass, monthly and annual members. To register for the webinar, log in to GTD Connect and follow the link on the home page.

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A Community Contribution from April Perry

I’m the mom at the toy store on December 23rd with a cart full of car tracks, dolls, sports equipment, and art supplies my children may or may not like. I’m also the mom paying overnight shipping charges to send hastily-assembled photo albums to Grandma. I stay up late the night before school gets out for Winter Break, making bread for the teachers (mainly because I can’t think of anything else to get them). Our Christmas cards usually get sent out after New Year’s . . . if they get sent out at all. My neighbors don’t get plates of cookies from us, our mail lady never gets a card, and my husband gets only a big hug and a kiss. All the while, I’m feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with the holiday season–wishing I could pull things together. [Read more →]

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Deciding that you’re not going to do something is a subtle and critical component of Getting Things Done and is one of the most challenging aspects of self-management. – David Allen

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David Allen was asked what he suggests people do with an extra hour.  The question came up around the recent change from Daylight Saving to Standard Time, but it could apply whenever you find that some extra time shows up in your schedule.  David’s answer: Don’t use the extra hour for something you “should.”  Instead, use it for doing something cool that’s not been a high enough priority to be totally in your face, but it’s been hanging around in your mind or on your lists for way longer than it should – like updating your music set or web surfing about your next holiday location.  Sometimes your highest priority is to get some of your lower priority stuff done, especially when that adds to your quality of life.

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The GTD Workflow Map is now available in a small folded version.  The map set includes the coaching DVD with David Allen.  The map is in full color, offering a concise visual representation of the GTD models.  The map folds down so that the set is more compact, which lowers shipping costs — to anywhere in the world!  This set makes an ideal gift for yourself, or for someone you know who could use a portable GTD reference.

GTD® WORKFLOW MAP SET – SMALL FOLDED VERSION

The GTD Workflow Map is a stunning visual learning tool for understanding how David Allen’s models for control & perspective come together. Set includes: one small folded color Workflow Map and a DVD with David coaching you through the Map. This folded version of the Map is idea for international customers looking for more cost effective shipping options.

Order your Workflow Map Set today.

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MSNBC featured David Allen on their Daily Rundown show this week talking about productivity, Getting Things Done®, and avoiding burnout.  Here’s the 5 minute video with David from the broadcast:

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