Getting Things Done Ep 187: Slice of GTD Life with Keri Hobert
Dec 27, 2022
Dr. Keri Hobert is a family medicine physician at the Colorado Coalition for the Homeless, where she integrates GTD principles into her work. She discusses the importance of housing in healthcare and how her organizational skills have improved over time. Keri shares her journey with various task management tools like OmniFocus and emphasizes adapting productivity methods to individual needs. She highlights team collaboration in healthcare and the benefits of structured support to help colleagues embrace GTD principles.
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GTD Discovery and Initial Struggle
- Keri Hobert, driven by overwhelm, sought a task manager and discovered GTD.
- Early attempts with OmniFocus failed due to lack of structure and weekly reviews.
Task Manager Exploration
- After initial failure, Keri explored Things, Nirvana, and Outlook, seeking the perfect tool.
- She returned to OmniFocus 3, finding contentment and better results.
Simplify Project Realms
- Simplify project organization with broad realms like personal, professional, and family.
- Avoid overly specific areas of focus that can hinder project assignment.