Getting Things Done Ep. 172 - Slice of GTD® Life with Jennifer Ladd-Lively
Sep 13, 2022
Jennifer Ladd-Lively, a dedicated manager at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, shares her evolution in productivity techniques. She discusses transforming her work style from brute force to a mix of digital and paper methods. The two-minute rule and weekly reviews have become indispensable in her routine, streamlining her tasks. Jennifer also highlights how sharing her GTD techniques inspires those around her, emphasizing the importance of personalizing systems for maximum efficiency and achieving that coveted 'inbox zero'.
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Brute Force Method
- Jennifer Ladd-Lively initially managed her tasks and workload through "brute force".
- This worked until her responsibilities increased, leading to missed deadlines and a realization she needed a better system.
GTD Immersion
- Jennifer discovered GTD through training at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
- The intensive back-to-back Level 1 and 2 training, combined with returning from surgery with a full inbox, provided a "trial by fire."
Two-Minute Rule
- Implement the two-minute rule: If a task takes less than two minutes, do it immediately.
- This prevents small tasks from accumulating and cluttering your system.