GTD Times » David Allen Company The Hub for All Things GTD Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:43:39 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 New GTD Setup Guide for Lotus Notes users http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/10/11/new-gtd-setup-guide-for-lotus-notes-8-5/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/10/11/new-gtd-setup-guide-for-lotus-notes-8-5/#comments Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:25:47 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/10/11/ David Allen Company has just released a new Setup Guide that includes great coaching advice for structuring a solid GTD system in Lotus Notes. Written by David Allen and his senior coaches, this guide explains how to:

  • Set up Lotus Notes To Do’s for your projects and actions
  • Use the calendar as a critical foundation for actions
  • Get email to zero consistently
  • Create useful reference lists
  • Organize contacts
  • Move faster with speed keys and shortcuts

Instructions in the Guide are primarily written based on Notes 8.5, with helpful references to differences in previous versions.

Read a free sample from the first few pages

Buy now from the DAC Store

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/10/11/new-gtd-setup-guide-for-lotus-notes-8-5/feed/ 0 What if we all had accountability? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/25/what-if-we-all-had-accountability/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/25/what-if-we-all-had-accountability/#comments Mon, 26 Sep 2011 02:29:26 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/25/ What would your organizational structure be like if everyone had full accountability for the roles they hold, both implicitly and explicitly? Can you imagine meetings where the things that you have your attention on are consistently and efficiently processed to concrete Projects & Next Actions? Join David Allen and Kelly Forrister as they speak with the experts from HolacracyOne, Brian Robertson and Tom Thomison. They’ll talk about the “Holacracy” operating system, how it’s been integrated into the David Allen Company, and how it complements GTD.

This is the latest in a series of free podcasts.

GTD free podcasts

[Editor's note: Good news for Chrome users, the podcast page is now Chrome-compatible.]

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/25/what-if-we-all-had-accountability/feed/ 1 Planning a baby shower with GTD http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/06/planning-a-baby-shower-with-gtd/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/06/planning-a-baby-shower-with-gtd/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 22:31:34 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/06/ This post on planning a baby shower is from the Art department at the David Allen Company.

Here’s a great reminder of how helpful GTD is for any project, personal or professional.

Our team at the David Allen Company is planning a baby shower for  a co-worker.  We met today to do the following:

  1. Brainstorm and mind map the project
  2. Decide on next actions
  3. Assign people to the identified next actions
  4. Decide when to loop around again for further planning

Here was our simple mind map that helped clarify the tasks:

 

Our 20-minute meeting allowed everyone to move forward on this fun project with their own clearly-defined tasks.

GTD can help integrate your professional and personal life. Simple, easy, and fun planning — that’s a “GTD” baby shower!

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/09/06/planning-a-baby-shower-with-gtd/feed/ 0 How do you manage projects and priorities? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/24/how-do-you-manage-projects-and-priorities/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/24/how-do-you-manage-projects-and-priorities/#comments Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:14:36 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/24/ The Managing Projects & Priorities seminar is a wonderful opportunity to take GTD to the next level in your professional and personal life. Upcoming seminars in 2011 will be held in Boston, Chicago, and Dallas.

You will learn:
• The power of creative brainstorming
• How to define your priorities through the Horizons of Focus® Model
• The advantages of using the Natural Planning Model®
• How to effectively develop and move your projects to the next level

This is how David Allen Company staff member Kari McGee described her experience with Managing Projects & Priorities:

Sometimes a vision seems to be all we have, but it doesn’t have to be. That’s the lesson I walked away with after attending the David Allen Managing Projects and Priorities seminar. I realized that the projects piece of GTD is where the magic really happens. To be able to work through clear purpose and not just be prepared for the latest and loudest is really where the bigger dreams start to take shape on the GTD Journey.

Like any GTD enthusiast, I thought I had the world conquered once I realized how I could manage all of my tasks through lists and contexts. The Mastering Workflow seminar cemented this learning further into place and pretty soon I was explaining this approach to relatives and friends. After a few months I was scanning my projects and actions during my Weekly Review. I started to become haunted by a small, creeping suspicion that I just couldn’t shake: my projects list looked much too small in relation to the responsibilities my life called for. I called my GTD Coach and asked her how many projects I should have on my list, and as I suspected, I needed to enter the next phase of my practice.

When I was offered an opportunity to attend the Managing Projects and Priorities seminar, it was exactly what the doctor ordered. As I spoke to other people attending, I realized that many people were having the same experience of, “I don’t quite get the project piece.” Halfway through the workshop I realized that the reason I had struggled with projects was because I had been ignoring one of the most integral pieces of project planning—the Natural Planning Model.

The Natural Planning Model connects the purpose of why we are investing in a larger goal, and the actions to reach that goal. After all, what is action without purpose? The presenter went through this model in careful stages to really explore the different steps of clarifying, brainstorming, organizing and implementing (taking action). By the end of the workshop, no project seemed too large or out of reach. In fact, I started of thinking of all the projects that were sitting on my Someday Maybe list and I couldn’t wait to get started.

The Managing Projects and Priorities seminar really aided me in rounding out my whole GTD system. The workshop offered an interactive breakdown of my Horizons of Focus. I was instructed on how to use projects as a way to achieve the goals that add purpose and value to my life. I realized that every domain of my life needed a project; my health, my work, my finances, my relationships. Having the instruction to be able to implement that kind of structure into my everyday reality has proven to be invaluable.

At the most basic level, the reason we organize is to accomplish projects, whether that be creating a new website or buying a new toilet seat. Whatever level of responsibility the project requires, we still need to be aware of the reasons driving us to create the path to achieve it. Maybe buying a new toilet seat will make your spouse happy for a week, and maybe creating a new website will help you reach an even higher vision of professional autonomy and financial success. In this seminar, the objectives of the individuals were that different, but they were all equally addressed. I know that my projects were clarified on a level that really catapulted me into a greater place of motivation. Now I fearlessly add on more every week, knowing that my intentions will quickly blossom into real results.

Kari McGee is an enthusiastic team member at David Allen Company. She works on the administrative team for our GTD Connect program and GTD Interactive course. We hope you enjoy her story!

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/24/how-do-you-manage-projects-and-priorities/feed/ 1 How do I become a GTD certified trainer? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/17/how-do-i-become-a-gtd-certified-trainer/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/17/how-do-i-become-a-gtd-certified-trainer/#comments Wed, 17 Aug 2011 18:31:31 +0000 johnforrister http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/17/ TEACH GTD IN YOUR ORGANIZATION
Are you an experienced in-house corporate trainer, interested in learning how to provide the GTD methodology within your organization? The GTD® Essentials Trainer Certification Program provides the education to get you certified to do just that. Get started now. Sign up for our next three-day Certification Program, October 4-6 in San Diego, CA.

Help manage overwhelm and uncertainty by providing affordable, convenient, and accessible GTD training to those critical workers who are responsible for taking your organization to the next level.

This certification program is perfect for training and empowering staff, managers and front-line workers for the constant change and complexities facing your organization today.

You can be certified to lead the engaging and fast paced 4 ½-hour GTD Essentials Workshop, based on the five phases of Mastering Workflow.  With in-house training, your staff will be ready to get the right things done. 

The certification program includes, but is not limited to, a three-day training workshop, in-house practice sessions and a tailored virtual workflow coaching session to review your personal GTD system.  The certification also offers a Master Trainer’s ongoing support and an annual maintenance program.  Educational and marketing support materials are also available.

To apply for our Certification Program, please contact us directly at 805-646-8432 or gtdessentials@davidco.com with any questions. We are taking applications for our next Program Workshop in San Diego, October 4-6, 2011.

Click here to find out more about GTD Essentials Certification Program.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/08/17/how-do-i-become-a-gtd-certified-trainer/feed/ 15 Does David Allen procrastinate? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/07/19/does-david-allen-procrastinate/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/07/19/does-david-allen-procrastinate/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:29:29 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/07/19/ Lots of interesting nuggets in this new interview recorded by Andrew Mason over at the 8BIT podcast.  David answers a wide range of questions, including if he personally procrastinates.  Here’s an excerpt from the interview:

“The ability to make a creative mess, I think, is the optimal state to be in terms of your productivity, creativity, and it’s just a cool place to be.”

-David Allen

Listen now (about 20 minutes)

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/07/19/does-david-allen-procrastinate/feed/ 0 Ready to work for DAC in DC? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/06/15/ready-to-work-for-dac-in-dc/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/06/15/ready-to-work-for-dac-in-dc/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:48:25 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/06/15/ David Allen Company has an immediate opening for a highly skilled and effective Washington, D.C.-based Business Development Director. The ideal candidate has 10+ years successful professional services sales experience and strong relationships with senior decision makers in private sector industries and the federal government. Major job responsibilities include managing existing accounts in the Washington, D.C. area and being proactive in managing new sales opportunities. Prospecting is a very big part of the job. Required competencies include consultative sales skills, account management, executive presence, strong business acumen, and strategic account planning. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and their resume to jobapplicants@davidco.com.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/06/15/ready-to-work-for-dac-in-dc/feed/ 0 Free version of eProductivity plus other updates http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/13/free-version-of-eproductivity-plus-other-updates/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/13/free-version-of-eproductivity-plus-other-updates/#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 23:38:49 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/13/ The eProductivity team has just launched a flurry of new products and improvements. In addition to a brand-new website, they released a free version, a new standalone product, and price reductions on all new subscriptions.

You may know that David Allen uses eProductivity.  It’s also the GTD app of choice for his staff at the David Allen Company. If you use Lotus Notes, eProductivity is well worth a look. It’s the only app for IBM Lotus software to receive the GTD Enabled designation.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/13/free-version-of-eproductivity-plus-other-updates/feed/ 0 Learn the art of mindmapping with David Allen http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/03/learn-the-art-of-mindmapping-with-david-allen/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/03/learn-the-art-of-mindmapping-with-david-allen/#comments Tue, 03 May 2011 18:52:46 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/03/ See how David Allen uses the creative brainstorming technique of mindmapping. Hear how he uses it to capture ideas, create “ideal scenes”, brainstorm projects, and more.

When: Tuesday, May 17, 10am-11am Pacific Time

Where: Webinar hosted by GTD Connect, our online learning center

Who: Open to all GTD Connect members (monthly, annual, or two-week guest pass)

Learn more about GTD Connect or login now to register for the webinar. If you can’t make the live event, the recorded replay will be available in the GTD Connect media library a few days after the event.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/05/03/learn-the-art-of-mindmapping-with-david-allen/feed/ 0 Is your desk getting in your way? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/30/my-key-to-ultimate-productivity/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/30/my-key-to-ultimate-productivity/#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 20:40:29 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/30/ “What tools should I use for GTD?” That question usually comes up early when someone begins implementing GTD. And in our tech-focused world, they usually mean, “Which software is the best?” But it’s also important to ask which tools will help us stay physically motivated.

An obvious but rarely noticed tool may be my key to ultimate productivity.

At David Allen Company, we consider many things when setting up a workspace. I recently reconstructed my workspace in a way that has stepped up my energy and focus to a whole new level. I made this improvement by switching to a stand-up desk. This is an amazing tool that has helped me to be more productive and ergonomically correct; a win for my company and for me.

The benefits of a stand up desk have really surprised me.

I didn’t realize that the reason it felt so hard to sit at my desk during the day was because I am naturally inclined to move a lot. I have energy coursing through my body every minute of the day and found it increasingly difficult to stay focused for a long amount of time without getting up to move. I was blaming my lack of focus on a need for social interaction, because I’d get up to mingle or grab a cup of tea. But it was actually something much simpler.

Many people are comfortable when they are sedentary, or prefer a comfortable chair while working. However, we can’t assume that this works for everyone. It took someone else in our office – OK, the someone is my sister – requesting a stand up desk, on a suggestion from her GTD coach, for me to see the light on this issue. When I saw her working on her feet I realized that she was embodying a free physical space, which allowed her to move easily from her inbox, to her files, to her shelves and back to her computer. When I started using a stand-up desk, not only did it inspire a more efficient movement in workflow, but it was a huge relief to know that there was a way for me to feel energized while doing my work, and not locked into one position all day.

Since I have gotten my stand-up desk, I have noticed the following benefits:
• I am much more inclined to work through a solid block of time without needing an interruption for my energy to explode.
• When I do need to sit, I can do so in smaller increments and stretch my legs out which eliminates the need for me to interrupt my work to stretch or take walks (although I still love taking walks on my break).
• I no longer feel the tightness in my legs when I walk out of the office at the end of the day, nor do I dread sitting down again for my commute home.
• I feel the release of a “constricted” mindset, which inspires creativity and freedom in my work.
• I have quicker access to my surrounding workspace.

For those of you who have become fans of yoga, Pilates or stretch classes on your lunch breaks, please consider that movement can exist throughout your entire day. And for those who don’t participate in those classes, it might make sense for you to take a look at how you can keep your energy fluid and vibrant. Do not be discouraged if you work in an office that has not offered this option; you might be surprised at the reaction you get when you explain what effects it might have on your efficiency. Remember that your mind is constantly processing data, but your body is also taking in a constant flow of information and energy. Make sure you are taking care of both.

Kari McGee is an enthusiastic team member at David Allen Company. She works on the administrative team for our GTD Essentials program and GTD Interactive course. We hope you enjoy her story!

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/30/my-key-to-ultimate-productivity/feed/ 19 David Allen Company hiring for business development http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/16/david-allen-company-hiring-for-business-development/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/16/david-allen-company-hiring-for-business-development/#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 23:46:45 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/16/ David Allen Company has immediate openings for Business Development Directors in the Washington D.C., Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and Seattle markets. The David Allen Company is a professional training, coaching and management consulting organization. Its purpose is to improve the quality of life by providing the world’s best information, education, and products that enhance personal and interactive productivity. Please visit our website.

The ideal candidate will have 10 -15 years of successful professional services sales experience. Major job responsibilities include managing existing accounts in the Business Development Director’s territory and being proactive in managing new sales opportunities. Prospecting is a very big part of the job. This position exists primarily to create new demand for company products and services. Compensation is a blend of salary and commission. Qualified candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and their resume to jobapplicants@davidco.com.

Required competencies include: consultative sales skills, account management, executive presence, strong business acumen, and strategic account planning.

David Allen Company is a values-based company, for which our internal culture and how we represent ourselves to the world are as much a statement of our business as our services and products. Interested candidates are encouraged to read our company principles on our website to confirm alignment with our rules of engagement.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/03/16/david-allen-company-hiring-for-business-development/feed/ 3 Free GTD Resources http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/02/04/free-gtd-resources/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/02/04/free-gtd-resources/#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 22:19:42 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/02/04/ By popular request, here is a list of all of the FREE GTD resources offered by David Allen Company:

  • GTD Times – This is the the official blog for the David Allen Company. Loads of helpful advice, tips, special offers, tricks & strategies for implementing GTD.
  • Podcasts - Includes the GTD best practices series with David & his team.
  • GTD Connect – The two-week free trial is a fully-functional experience of our online learning center (except for downloads.) There’s no obligation, no payment required, and nothing to cancel.
  • Articles, Handouts & Learning Tools - Essays from David on GTD best practices, the original workflow map and more available as free PDFs from our store.
  • GTD-Q - Measure how you’re doing with control & perspective. Take it as often as you like (especially you crazy makers). There are also some free articles and videos on this site too.
  • GTD Facebook Fan Page – A great place to connect with other GTD’ers chatting about a wide-range of GTD topics.
  • GTD LinkedIn Network – A great network of GTD enthusiasts with more of a business focus.
  • Twitter - Follow David Allen and GTD Times
  • GTD YouTube Channel – A collection of fun and useful videos of David and GTD practitioners.
  • Productive Living newsletter – David’s free newsletter with “David’s Food for Thought,” product specials & community news. Sent about once a month.
  • Video of David @ Google – A great overview from David on the keys to control + perspective.
  • DavidCo Discussion Forums – These rich forums are a great way to ask questions, search for answers and connect with other GTD’ers around the world.
]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/02/04/free-gtd-resources/feed/ 1 Webinar on using Outlook for GTD http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/01/24/webinar-on-using-outlook-for-gtd/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/01/24/webinar-on-using-outlook-for-gtd/#comments Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:15:59 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4674 For those of you who use Microsoft Outlook® for your GTD system, we hope you’ll tune in to our next webinar on GTD Connect.  Senior Coach Kelly Forrister will walk you through the essentials of optimizing your productivity with Outlook.  You’ll see examples of how to set up the Task lists for projects and actions, best practices for the calendar, email, and much more.  Outlook 2007 will be shown, but most of what will be demonstrated will be universal to all Outlook versions, and applicable to all Outlook users.

Join us on Thursday, January 27th 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.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/01/24/webinar-on-using-outlook-for-gtd/feed/ 2 Two GTD Questions You Can Use Every Day http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/01/12/gtd-questions-you-can-use-every-day/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/01/12/gtd-questions-you-can-use-every-day/#comments Thu, 13 Jan 2011 04:15:05 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4643 David Allen’s essay in the new Productive Living is about two key questions that make a big and positive difference for us. 

DAVID’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT 

The everyday outcome focus challenge . . .
 
The two questions that bring clarity to most anything on this level are: What’s the successful outcome? And, what’s the next action to make it happen? These provide fundamental clarity for Getting Things Done, and they lie at the core of most everything I teach.

Keep reading David’s article. 

Subscribe to Productive Living.  It’s free and sent about every 3 weeks.  You’ll find essays from David Allen, thought-provoking quotes, and productivity tips you can use every day.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2011/01/12/gtd-questions-you-can-use-every-day/feed/ 0 Have you taken the GTD-Q Assessment? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/30/have-you-taken-the-gtd-q-assessment/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/30/have-you-taken-the-gtd-q-assessment/#comments Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:55:35 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4600 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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Read the article: Which quadrant should you be in?

Take the assessment now (takes about 5 minutes)

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/30/have-you-taken-the-gtd-q-assessment/feed/ 3 Start your new year with GTD http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/29/start-your-new-year-with-gtd/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/29/start-your-new-year-with-gtd/#comments Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:00:34 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4596 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.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/29/start-your-new-year-with-gtd/feed/ 6 GTD Nuggets – Success doesn’t come from getting organized http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/27/gtd-nuggets-success-doesnt-come-from-getting-organized/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/27/gtd-nuggets-success-doesnt-come-from-getting-organized/#comments Mon, 27 Dec 2010 19:42:58 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4594 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

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/27/gtd-nuggets-success-doesnt-come-from-getting-organized/feed/ 3 Happy holidays from the gang at DavidCo http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/23/happy-holidays-from-the-gang-at-davidco/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/23/happy-holidays-from-the-gang-at-davidco/#comments Thu, 23 Dec 2010 15:00:55 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4576 We wish you all a happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday season!

The Gang at David Allen Company

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/23/happy-holidays-from-the-gang-at-davidco/feed/ 1 David Allen talks about avoiding burnout http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/10/david-allen-talks-about-avoiding-burnout/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/10/david-allen-talks-about-avoiding-burnout/#comments Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:00:30 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4538 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:

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

(The video is streaming from MSNBC, so you may need to give it a moment to load.)


]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/10/david-allen-talks-about-avoiding-burnout/feed/ 3 Doing a Year End Review http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/03/doing-a-year-end-review/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/03/doing-a-year-end-review/#comments Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:07:55 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4493 Two of our senior David Allen Company coaches will be leading a webinar on doing a year end review, next Tuesday, December 7th from 10am-11am pacific time.  Free for all GTD Connect members, including those on a guest pass.   Login to GTD Connect to register through the link on the home page.  The webinar will focus on two key areas:

  • Completing & remember 2010
  • Creating the new year

They will lead participants through a series of insightful questions that David Allen created to inspire, challenge and acknowledge.

This will be the last webinar for 2010, finishing up a banner year of webinars for our GTD Connect members.  We did over 20 webinars this year, including 6 in our “Black Belt” series for more advanced GTDers, tactical webinars on tools such as Outlook and Lotus Notes, and hands-on “labs” with David helping people through the fundamentals of making decisions on their stuff.  As a member, you can access all of these in the media library and even take them on the go to watch offline (downloads not available for guest pass members, sorry!).We have many new exciting webinars coming in 2011, including one on OmniFocus.

We wish you all the best.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/03/doing-a-year-end-review/feed/ 0 FAQs about download and international versions of David Allen’s books http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/02/faqs-about-download-and-international-versions-of-david-allens-books/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/02/faqs-about-download-and-international-versions-of-david-allens-books/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:00:32 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4489 We receive many questions about the electronic and international versions of David Allen’s books (Getting Things Done, Ready For Anything, and Making It All Work.)  We’ve compiled some FAQs on the topic that should be be helpful. We will update this post as the information changes and add these to our website FAQs as well.

What formats are available for David Allen’s books, like Getting Things Done?
Formats for David Allen’s books are established entirely by his publisher, Penguin Group, and through the agreements Penguin makes with each foreign publisher.  We are so sorry, but we have no influence over distribution and we are not involved in the process of determining where the books are released.  We do know that availability varies widely by country and distributors. For example, in the U.S., you will find paperback, hardcover, Kindle, ePub and audiobook versions.  This is not the case at all for other countries and download versions in particular are restricted by territory (e.g. someone outside the U.S. cannot download a book from the U.S. Audible.com site.)

Why is the download version more expensive than the paperback version?
We’ve noticed that too!  Unfortunately, pricing for David’s books is out of our control and is entirely set by the publisher, Penguin Group, with the distribution channels where they have released the book.

Can I buy David’s books as a PDF?
No, PDF is not a format that has been created by Penguin Group, the publisher of David Allen’s books. Downloadable options include ePub (very common and compatible with iBook for iPhone, iTouch and iPad users,) Kindle (for the Amazon Kindle devices and readers) and Audiobook (spoken versions, as read by David Allen).

Where do I download Kindle versions?
The Kindle versions of David Allen’s books are available from Amazon.com.  A search for the books will show you the paperback, hardcover and Kindle versions if available in your country.

Where do I download the version of Getting Things Done for iPhone, iTouch, or iPad?
The “ePub” version is compatible with the iPhone, iTouch and iPad devices. You can purchase and download this version through the iBookstore in iTunes, if available in your country.

How come the Getting Things Done book isn’t available for download in my country?
Distribution rights for David Allen’s books are established entirely by his publisher, Penguin, with each foreign publisher.  We are so sorry, but we have no influence over distribution and are not involved in the process of determining where the books are released.  We do know that availability varies widely by country and distributors. For example, in the U.S., you will find paperback, hardcover, Kindle, eBook and Audible.com versions.  This is not the case at all for other countries and download versions in particular are restricted by territory (e.g. someone outside the U.S. cannot download a book from the U.S. Audible.com site.)

How is the Audiobook different than the iBook or ePub version?
The audiobook versions of Getting Things Done (abridged and unabridged) are spoken versions of the book. You will hear David Allen literally reading the book.  The iBook versions in the “ePub” format are for you to read–there is no audio component. ePub simply means electronic version.  Audiobook is spoken version.

How do I contact David’s publisher to share my feedback or request to have Getting Things Done available in my country or in other formats?
You can reach the Penguin Group through their website. You will find many helpful links on this page.  If you want to reach our team, to ask a question, please contact customerservice@davidco.com.

The international translation of Getting Things Done has errors. Who needs to know about that?

We appreciate when customers let us know about errors in the international versions of Getting Things Done.  We are not involved in the translation of David’s books, but we will pass along the feedback to his publisher, Penguin Group, who handles the translation process.  You can also give Penguin Group the feedback directly through their website.

What’s the difference between the abridged and unabridged audiobook versions of Getting Things Done?
Unabridged means you will hear the entire book, just like the printed version. Abridged means you will only hear a condensed version of the book (not all chapters are included.) The most comprehensive version, by far, is the unabridged version, as it covers all of the GTD content. The abridged version is more like the “Cliff Notes” summary of the key concepts and does not go into detail on the implementation phase.

The iBook format of Getting Things Done has poor formatting. Who needs to know about that?
We have been told by some customers that the iBook version is not formatted very well and we have passed along this feedback to the Penguin Group.
You can also give Penguin Group the feedback directly through their website or to Apple, their distribution partner for the iBook version.

How do I know if there is a version of Getting Things Done in my language?
We keep an updated list of foreign language editions of Getting Things Done on our website, as we are made aware of them by the publisher Penguin Group.

I had a problem downloading the book. Where do I go for help?
Please ask for assistance with downloading issues from the store where you purchased the download.  Unfortunately, we are only able to assist you with the versions available through our online store (hardcover, paperback, and audiobook.)

We hope this helps!

David Allen Company Products Team

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/12/02/faqs-about-download-and-international-versions-of-david-allens-books/feed/ 0 First customer review of the new GTD Managing Projects set http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/23/first-customer-review-of-the-new-gtd-managing-projects-set/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/23/first-customer-review-of-the-new-gtd-managing-projects-set/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 17:00:51 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4468 The first customer review of the new GTD Managing Projects audio set has come in and we wanted to share some highlights:

In a nutshell, I am very excited to report this audio program is EXCELLENT!

Imagine sitting in the room with David, Marian and Meg and, basically, they are discussing all of the best practices and experiences around projects, projects planning, organizing, etc. It gives you the feeling that you have 3 personal coaches for a few hours. Many examples are discussed in great detail–big projects, smaller projects–to make it easy to understand the very fine points of how “successful outcome” project planning works in real life.

There are great tips here on how to make sure you really have ALL of your projects on the list AND how to keep that list at a manageable level. Linking projects to next actions and/or areas of focus (which Meg taught me during a telecoaching session) is also discussed.

Subprojects–should I or shouldn’t I have them? Lots of good discussion around that.

If you manage others and delegate projects, some terrific tips for you!

Recommendations: If you are relatively new to GTD, this is GOLD. Please consider getting this set as soon as you can.

For long term GTD-ers: YES, you will also find lots here for you too. Let’s face it–we get LAZY. Even if you know some of this stuff, this set will give you new ideas to implement to jazz up your system.

Barbara Bailey, Bailey Consulting Group, LLC (posted on 11/20/2010 to the GTD Connect discussion Forums)

We have also received requests that some of you would like a download version of this product. Thanks for letting us know!  Our products team is looking into that as an option for 2011.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/23/first-customer-review-of-the-new-gtd-managing-projects-set/feed/ 1 The new “GTD Managing Projects” set is now available! http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/16/the-new-gtd-managing-projects-set-is-now-available/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/16/the-new-gtd-managing-projects-set-is-now-available/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 18:00:32 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4420 We’re excited to announce that our new 6-CD audio set on the GTD best practices for managing your projects is now available in the David Allen Company store.  We’ve compiled all of the GTD best practices and common questions.   It’s a great way to get control of your projects and manage them seamlessly–the GTD way.

GTD Connect members save 10% on this product.  Be sure to log in to GTD Connect first, then head to the store for your member discounts to apply.  Not a member? Try a free guest pass.

Order your GTD Managing Projects set today.  Limited quantities available.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/16/the-new-gtd-managing-projects-set-is-now-available/feed/ 5 When do you call something a project? http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/11/when-do-you-call-something-a-project/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/11/11/when-do-you-call-something-a-project/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:17:34 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4405 Here’s a sneak peak at our new GTD® Managing Projects Audio Set releasing soon.  This new set includes 6 CDs chock full of a tips, tricks and education on the GTD models for seamlessly managing your projects.  You’ll hear from David Allen and two senior coaches on the best practices and common questions people implementing GTD are asking about.

Listen to a 5-minute sample track:

Stay tuned to Productive Living or GTD Times to learn when it’s available.  Soon! We promise!

11/19/2010 update: It’s now available! Visit the David Allen Company store.

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Keep reading David’s article

Subscribe to Productive Living.  It’s free and sent about every 3 weeks. Chock full of lots of great GTD tips, tricks and strategies.

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Click this link to watch David’s presentation now.

Or click this link to download or play an MP3 of the audio only.

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If anyone is telling you a specific piece of software is required for GTD–good chance they don’t understand GTD.

We do have a few key tools that we personally use and recommend that have gone through David Allen’s extensive vetting process. You can find a link to those in our online store.  If you don’t see your software listed here, it means we do not have a recommendation at this time, but a search on GTD Times and our public Forums should give you quite a few helpful suggestions about what other GTDers are using.

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/10/12/what-are-the-best-tools-for-gtd/feed/ 23 Webinar on Maintaining Control & Perspective in the Daily Grind http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/10/08/webinar-on-maintaining-control-perspective-in-the-daily-grind/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/10/08/webinar-on-maintaining-control-perspective-in-the-daily-grind/#comments Fri, 08 Oct 2010 17:00:29 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4294 The next Webinar on GTD Connect, the online learning center for the David Allen Company, will be “Maintaining Control & Perspective in the Daily Grind.” It will be held on Friday, October 15th from 10am-11am Pacific Time.

If you feel like your productivity gets hindered by latest and loudest or you don’t feel in control or have as much perspective as you’d like, this one is for you.  Open to all GTD Connect subscribers (annual, monthly or guest pass).  This is part of the advanced “Black Belt” series running through October, for those who have the basics of GTD down and are ready for more of the sophisticated spins on GTD.

If you can’t make the live event, our webinars are always recorded for replay on the GTD Connect website.  Learn more…

]]> http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/10/08/webinar-on-maintaining-control-perspective-in-the-daily-grind/feed/ 3 David Allen’s journey of writing Getting Things Done http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/09/27/david-allens-journey-of-writing-getting-things-done/ http://www.gtdtimes.com/2010/09/27/david-allens-journey-of-writing-getting-things-done/#comments Mon, 27 Sep 2010 16:00:39 +0000 GTD Times Team http://www.gtdtimes.com/?p=4232 Studio Edrisa, an East African multimedia team who produces a weekly radio show called Planet Edirisa, interviewed David Allen about his work and bestselling book Getting Things Done. Here’s an excerpt of the interview:

Did your philosophy come together before you actually wrote the book “Getting Things Done”?
The book was really written after 20 to 25 years of developing and researching the model which was the core of my consulting and training business. I didn’t really know what I figured out concerning methodology and how unique it was for about 10 or 15 years. And finally, when I was able to test it in some of the best, busiest and smartest environments and people in the world, I found out that it really did work universally, and I was ready to put it down into a book form. I actually wrote it as a manual – in case I got run over by a bus I wanted to make sure the knowledge I discovered, uncovered and formulated would be available to everyone.

Read more of the interview…

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Coming in October to GTD Connect:  the continuation of our popular “boot camp” style webinars.  Two of our senior coaches lead fast-paced webinars geared toward more advanced GTDers.

Oct 1  - Creating a Fantastic Workspace
Oct 15  - Maintaining Control & Perspective in the Daily Grind
Oct 29  - What Really Has Your Attention?

Register on GTDConnect.com.  These webinars are free for all GTD Connect members.  If you want to take these webinar classes, but don’t want a long-term membership in Connect, try the $48 monthly membership.  It’s easy to cancel–we promise!

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