Getting Things Done Ep 174: GTD® Success Factors – pt 2
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Oct 4, 2022 In this engaging discussion, GTD coach Meg Edwards and contributor Marian Bateman dive into the Review and Do phases of the GTD methodology. They share practical tips on how to effectively conduct a Weekly Review and manage personal priorities. Listeners will discover the importance of aligning tasks with overarching goals and the need to embrace intuitive judgments for improved productivity. With strategies for maintaining control and enhancing organization, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to optimize their workflow.
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Threefold Nature of Work
- The Threefold Nature of Work: Defined work (from your lists), random input (unexpected tasks), and defining your work (processing).
- Defining your work allows you to handle surprises effectively because you know what you're not doing.
Project Alignment
- Meg Edwards recounts a client who realized half his projects repelled him, ultimately leading to a productive conversation with his boss.
- This highlights the importance of aligning action lists with higher-level goals and responsibilities.
Prioritizing Values
- Meg shares another story about a stressed client with a seminar and a sick wife.
- By focusing on higher-level values, the client found relief by prioritizing his wife and making contingency plans.
