Ep. 267: GTD Office Hour - Sub-Projects

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Jul 17, 2024

Discover the art of managing evolving projects, including how to handle sub-projects and unexpected developments. Learn the importance of clearly defining project goals, as showcased in a home renovation transformation. Uncover effective strategies for maintaining clarity and focus amidst project overload, emphasizing the power of weekly reviews and structured planning. Gain insights into prioritizing tasks and navigating complex projects to ensure productivity and success.

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Motivational Project Titles

Create project titles with emotional significance, visualizing the experience upon completion.
This draws your mind into creating next actions and planning effectively.

ADVICE

Handling New Discoveries in Projects

Capture new discoveries or issues in a dedicated inbox for clarification, not directly into project materials.
During your weekly review, process and clarify these items, deciding if they constitute new projects.

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Containing Project Overload

Limit the number of active projects to improve focus and completion rates.
Prioritize projects with deadlines and break down larger projects into smaller, manageable steps.

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Join your GTD colleagues for another Office Hour. This time we discussed the management of projects that evolve as work on them progresses. How do you handle sub-projects? What to do when potentially separate and independent projects develop from the starting project? We cover these questions and more.

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