Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning
Morten Røvik & Lars Rothschild Henriksen
Interviews with extraordinary GTD'ers + the best advice for using Getting Things Done® (GTD) to clear your mind, to stay present with whatever you’re doing and to achieve stress free productivity.
Vital Learning is the official Crucial Learning Licensee in the Nordics+.
Hosted by certified GTD® Master Trainers Morten Røvik and Lars Rothschild Henriksen from Vital Learning.
Vital Learning is the official Crucial Learning Licensee in the Nordics+.
Hosted by certified GTD® Master Trainers Morten Røvik and Lars Rothschild Henriksen from Vital Learning.
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Apr 29, 2020 • 26min
22. How to evaluate your own GTD practice
How good are you at doing GTD? Where are your biggest areas of improvement?
In this episode, Morten and Lars share two different tools that will help you assess your own GTD practice.
- The GTD-Q test
- The GTD® Practicioner Competency Self Assessment
Links for the above:
- GTD-Q test in Norwegian: www.GTDtest.no
- GTD-Q test in Danish: www.gtdnordic.dk/gtd-q/
- GTD-Q test in English: https://gettingthingsdone.com/gtd-q/
- The GTD® Practitioner Competency Self Assessment PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDaZ18QtuKsWX8wkVLy99r_pp5OHlHA4/view?usp=sharing
As always, if you have any feedback or questions to your assessments, we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk. And lastly, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Apr 15, 2020 • 23min
21. How to approach the Corona virus as a GTD'er
Navigate the challenges of the Corona virus with a GTD perspective, including reviewing horizons of focus, reevaluating commitments, and doing a mind sweep. Explore adapting projects in uncertain times and fearless renegotiation. Learn to balance personal and work responsibilities using GTD principles.

Apr 1, 2020 • 31min
20. Listener questions: Getting email to Zero with GTD, Time blocking
Listener questions on time blocking and email management are covered in this episode. Tips on effective email processing, organizing emails, and setting aside dedicated time for work are shared. The importance of prioritization, productivity, and utilizing tools like Outlook Quicksteps and Boomerang is emphasized. Check out the GTD setup guides and website for Nordic countries for more productivity insights.

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Mar 18, 2020 • 34min
19. A very special interview with GTD author David Allen
In this podcast, David Allen discusses surprising GTD journeys, dream destinations, sleep habits, and the balance between laziness and efficiency in GTD. They also talk about virtual business challenges and navigating the virtual landscape.

Mar 4, 2020 • 20min
18. Using GTD as a CSO with Christian Solmunde Michelsen
Learn how Christian Solmunde Michelsen, Head of Sales and Marketing at Maersk Training in Denmark, uses GTD in his professional and personal life, including optimizing his GTD system with tech tools for enhanced productivity and stress reduction. Discover the value of GTD in sales processes and customer relations, and how it can improve thinking processes and focus.

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Feb 19, 2020 • 23min
17. Most common pitfalls in GTD
We all fall off the GTD wagon at times, what are the most common pitfalls that we see?
Both Morten and Lars thought they had a solid GTD practice set up until they really started to dig in to the material, so they speak both from personal experience as well as training/coaching experience. Which steps do people most commonly struggle with?
Listen to this episode to learn what they are and how to handle them!
And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

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Feb 5, 2020 • 25min
16. GTD & LEAN with Jonas Langeteig
Special guest Jonas Langeteig discusses the intersection between GTD and LEAN, sharing insights on implementing GTD and LEAN practices at Lerøy Seafood Group. The conversation explores how GTD enhances productivity, the journey of discovering GTD, and the alignment between GTD and Lean methodologies for personalized task prioritization.

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Jan 22, 2020 • 34min
15. Tweak your GTD system
"How do you tweak your GTD system the right way?
We know that GTD works but you also have to tailor it to make it work best for you. How do you do that? What can you tweak and what are common ways to do it? Listen to this episode to get tips for tweaking your system to make it work even better for you.
Links referenced:
- Episode on Natural Planning Model: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/the-natural-planning-model-from-gtd
And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com."

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Jan 8, 2020 • 28min
14. GTD & Creativity with Emil Sunesen
Where do ideas come from and how can we use that in GTD? This special interview episode will dive into that topic with Emil Sunesen, practical creativity expert with a background in Digital Innovation and Management.
What are ideas? How can we better capture ideas outside the mind, e.g. when using the Natural Planning Model? And how do we brainstorm better, both individually and as a team, to come up with the best solutions?
Listen to this unique interview to learn more. And you can find Emil on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/emilsunesen) or email him directly (emil.sunesen@gmail.com).
And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.

Dec 11, 2019 • 29min
13. GTD for Families
Explore how GTD principles can be applied to family life, including organizing children's rooms, weekly planning for couples, aligning life purposes with partners, and implementing GTD in family dynamics. Learn how to streamline family schedules and tasks effectively.


