Getting Things Done

Ep. 142: David Allen and Luca Gambetti on Project Management

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Feb 15, 2022
Luca Gambetti, a GTD® Master Trainer and project management expert, joins David Allen to explore innovative project management strategies. They dive into the contrasts between traditional and agile methodologies and stress the significance of clarity in objectives. Luca emphasizes tracking and celebrating achievements to foster a relaxed, focused approach to work. The conversation also highlights the adaptation of Agile beyond IT and sheds light on cultural challenges in implementing GTD practices in Italy, offering rich insights for project managers everywhere.
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ADVICE

Project Horizons

  • Only delineate horizons enough to feel a project is on course and off your mind.
  • Focus on next actions for all projects to ensure you're working on the right things.
INSIGHT

GTD and Project Management

  • GTD's "enough design upfront" thinking aligns with newer project management models, not older, rigid ones.
  • Modern agile methods emphasize doing just enough planning to start.
ADVICE

Mind Mapping in Projects

  • Clarify purpose and desired outcomes before brainstorming or mind-mapping in project management.
  • This ensures alignment and effective evaluation of generated ideas.
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