The GTD® Virtual Study Group 012: Plate spinning with GTD
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Jul 25, 2008 
David from Dallas shares his insights on using Outlook and add-ins for effective project management. He discusses a specific workflow for organizing project next actions within folders, making multitasking more manageable. The group dives into strategies for balancing multiple projects, such as labeling them by focus areas and breaking them into manageable tasks. Techniques for mindful prioritization and avoiding email distractions are also highlighted, empowering listeners to keep their plate spinning smoothly.
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Overloaded Plate-Spinning Story
- Trish describes juggling parenting, a business, and caregiving while wanting every project to move each week.
- She often dives deep into one project and lets others sit idle for weeks, seeking better switching fluidity.
Tag Projects By Area Of Focus
- Label projects with areas of focus or roles so you can spot imbalance at a glance.
- Rebalance by moving lesser projects to the sidelines when one area dominates.
Widen Your Timeline
- Shift the horizon: allow some projects to move on a two-week or monthly cadence instead of forcing weekly progress.
- Schedule focused weeks for specific projects rather than tiny incremental steps on all simultaneously.