Getting Things Done Ep. 296: Put Your GTD Skills to the Test
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Feb 5, 2025 Discover essential strategies for effective time management and productivity through an interactive skills lab. Participants learn to navigate different work categories and uncover unplanned tasks as opportunities. Delve into the challenges of balancing leadership roles with unexpected demands, while emphasizing the importance of employee engagement in customer interactions. The discussion highlights adapting decision-making to energy levels and context, encouraging an intuitive approach on the journey to mastering productivity.
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Embrace Unplanned Work
- Accept unplanned work, as it can sometimes be higher priority.
- Reject the idea of closed lists, as valuable opportunities may arise unexpectedly.
Unplanned Opportunity
- John Forrester received an unexpected dinner invitation from David Allen's wife, which led to a job offer.
- This unplanned event significantly changed his life, highlighting the potential value of unexpected opportunities.
Effective Prioritization
- Evaluating the priority of unplanned work requires a complete inventory of existing commitments.
- Maintain up-to-date systems to effectively assess and prioritize incoming tasks and opportunities.