Getting Things Done Ep. 147: Managing Projects 1
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Mar 22, 2022 Meg Edwards, a senior coach and consultant at the David Allen Company, brings her expertise in GTD implementation to discuss effective project management. She highlights the importance of understanding project definitions and distinctions between projects and next actions. The conversation delves into the six conversational heights for prioritizing goals and aligning team efforts. Edwards shares personal insights into transforming 'open loops' into clarity, emphasizing a clear definition of 'done' for successful project completion.
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Projects vs. Areas of Focus
- Assess your project list and ask yourself: "Can I check this off as done?"
- If not, it's likely an area of focus, not a project.
Deriving Projects from Areas of Focus
- Brainstorm areas of focus in your personal and professional life–things you can't check off.
- Then, derive projects from these areas: What needs completion within a timeframe?
Overuse of Projects
- Use common sense; not all multi-step tasks require formal project status.
- If the next steps are obvious, a simple next action suffices.