Ep. 291: Slice of GTD Life - Skills Boutique

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Jan 1, 2025

Noa and Idit share their journey in founding Skills Boutique, driven by the gig economy and the need for essential skills. They highlight how the Getting Things Done methodology transformed their approach to work-life balance. The discussion delves into productivity challenges in a hybrid work environment, stressing the importance of outcome evaluation over time tracking. Culture plays a pivotal role in productivity, especially as employees navigate complex tasks. Their insights provide a fresh perspective on fostering a supportive workplace.

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Unexpected Friendship

Idit and Noa, GTD partners in Israel, share their story of meeting in high school biology class.
Initially disliking each other, they formed a deep friendship and now collaborate in business.

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Diverse Backgrounds

Idit and Noa discuss their diverse career paths before Skills Boutique.
Idit focused on organizational facilitation, while Noa explored teaching and youth work.

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Seeking Change

In 2018, both seeking change, they explored the future of work and skill development.
Idit sought work-life balance, while Noa desired career advancement.

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Noa and Idit of Skills Boutique share gems of wisdom in this interview. You will hear about how they started their company to address challenges in the future of work, and found that GTD has the tools to handle those challenges.

They discuss how the language of GTD around outcomes and next actions creates a culture of trust. They also talk about the effect of culture on productivity, especially when employees feel they have to save the complex work for when they're home.

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