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Getting Things Done

Ep. 227: Slice of GTD Life - Melissa Garner

Oct 4, 2023
Melissa Garner, Director of IT Governance, Policy & Strategy at the Oregon Department of Education, discusses her GTD approach and her detailed walk-through of her GTD system in OneNote. Topics include challenges of poor internet connectivity, using Microsoft Teams for communication, migrating to Microsoft 365, and their experience of using Microsoft OneNote for 13 years.
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Quick takeaways

  • The importance of regularly updating and adapting the GTD system to meet changing needs and circumstances.
  • The value of using Microsoft OneNote for organizing work and personal life, including capturing handwritten notes and incorporating bullet journaling.

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Melissa's Approach to GTD

Melissa, the director of governance policy and strategy for IT at the Oregon Department of Education, discusses her approach to GTD. She talks about how she schedules time to think, but often gets interrupted by collaborative work. She emphasizes the importance of keeping her team status updated so that her staff knows when they can interrupt her. Melissa also mentions using Microsoft Teams for communication and shares her experience with transitioning to Microsoft 365 suite. She highlights the need for adaptability and regularly updating her GTD system, including archiving and starting anew after a stem cell transplant. Melissa mentions how she encourages a GTD-friendly culture among her staff, but acknowledges that change must come from within each individual.

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