The podcast discusses organizing projects to feel more in control and less overwhelmed. Topics include: defining projects, seeing everything in one place, managing shared projects, capturing next steps, and the importance of the Weekly Review. They also discuss GTD methodology and the value of digital notepads. Tips are given for maintaining a consolidated list, taking action on tasks, and setting intentions for the week.
Defining a project as any objective that requires more than one action to complete.
Using collaboration tools and a waiting for list is crucial for managing shared projects and tracking tasks dependent on others for completion.
Deep dives
The Definition of a Project
A project is defined as any objective that requires more than one action to complete.
Managing Personal Projects
Organizing personal projects can be done through creating a projects list, breaking down projects into tasks, and maintaining reference information in a centralized location.
Collaborating on Shared Projects
For shared projects, using collaboration tools like Basecamp or Asana can help in managing communication, tasks, files, and deadlines. Additionally, having a waiting for list is crucial to track tasks dependent on others for completion.
On this episode, we chat about how to organize all of the projects you’re in the middle of, to feel more in control and less overwhelmed by them all. Topics covered include:
What a “project” even is
The importance of seeing all of what you have going on in one place
How to feel in control of your projects
Projects lists—and how to sort them
Managing shared projects with a team
Capturing next steps, “waiting for” items, and reference items