Getting Things Done Ep 194: Managing Projects 5
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Feb 14, 2023 Discover the secrets to seamless project management with insights on task efficiency and organization. Learn how to identify actionable steps, debunking the myth that all tasks are daunting. Explore the emotional hurdles in assessing projects and empowering proactive delegation. Understand the distinction between project support and actionable tasks for improved clarity. Dive into innovative strategies for tracking progress and navigating tasks effortlessly, along with essential tips for maintaining an organized workflow.
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Managing Next Actions
- Decide how many next actions to keep visible based on your bandwidth and emotional tolerance.
- Too many visible actions can overwhelm, but too few might make you miss opportunities to batch similar tasks.
Conference Project
- David Allen coached someone overwhelmed by a conference project.
- Identifying numerous small next actions embedded in the project plan helped her make progress efficiently.
Project Lists vs. Next Actions
- Distinguish between project lists (indexes of projects) and next actions (discrete steps).
- Manage the details and supporting materials separately to avoid clutter and maintain focus.