![]() ![]() Does the item require further action? If so, we can either –.For each item, ask What’s the Next Action? and: The Process stage – where collected items are sorted, and the further activity needed by them is decided.These are called Open Loops (more below). This stage involves writing down everything you think needs doing (possibly using trigger lists), from all places where relevant information might accumulate (such as in folders and drawers) which are emptied into one place. The Collection stage – where all stuff is gathered together in an unstructured manner.Overall, the system is designed to be external and trust-worthy – one allowing you to set and not be concerned you may forget something. GTD is also intended to provide a system for dealing with tasks enforcing taking distracting things off our minds (called open loops). A key to this routine is a weekly review. Consult your lists or collections often so you’ll make wise decisions about the next task on which to work.A key concept here is to batch tasks into similar context groups. Organise those tasks in order to be prompted by them, and to action them to completion.Include tasks to be worked now and in the future. Document all the tasks you need to accomplish in a system other than your memory.The core of GTD consists of a sequence of routines for satisfying the following objectives: – Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity.įrom GTD we have many productivity tools / hacks or techniques in use today, even if many of us are not using the entire system as set out in the book. It’s both a productivity system and best-selling book: GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. These will be linked to, and the system and some derivatives featured today. Previous posts in this series have touched on many of the concepts within GTD. As the title says, GTD is designed to get all the things in your world – done. GTD or Getting Things Done are from the renowned productivity book and practices of David Allen. ![]()
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