Getting Things Done

Nov 19 2024 285 ep. 27 mins 38k

Getting Things Done Podcast artwork

Our GTD podcasts are here to support you at every stage of your GTD practice. You will hear interviews with people from all walks of life about their journey with GTD, from beginners to those who have been at it for years. The podcasts include personal and professional stories, as well as practical tips about GTD systems for desktop and mobile, using apps and paper. Start listening now and you'll be well on your way to stress-free productivity.

Copy RSS

Subscribe on Podcast Addict

Ep. 285: Natural Planning Model

Nov 19 2024 22 mins

This webinar recording gives you hands-on practice with David Allen's instinctual, five-stage thought process for naturally planning your projects. You'll learn by taking several projects through defining purpose and principles, envisioning the outcome, brainstorming, organizing, and identifying next actions. The silent working time for planning has been edited out, so you can simp

Ep. 284: The Urge to Change the Tool

Nov 12 2024 36 mins

In our most recent Office Hour, we considered several questions. How to know when the urge to change the tool is because of a limitation with the current tool, or when it is covering a GTD implementation issue? How far ahead can we know what potential actions a project will have, beyond the one next action? When to create sub-categories within a larger Read/Review category? You can

Ep. 283: Calendar Management

Nov 05 2024 26 mins

In this webinar recording, we explore the best use of your calendar, and how your calendar relates to the three types of work that you do. If you are new to GTD, this will help you build a solid foundation to support your practice. If you are experienced, you can update your practice if changes are indicated. You can watch the entire webinar from March 2024 at GTD Connect. -- This

Ep. 282: Critical Success Factor

Oct 29 2024 30 mins

Are you among those who have not yet made the review a habit? Experience what David Allen calls the "critical success factor" with GTD, by going through a complete GTD Weekly Review. You'll experience all 11 steps of the process, with helpful discussion along the way. The silent time to work on each step is edited out, so you can pause the recording on any step for as long as you c

Ep. 281: Father and Son GTD Enthusiasts

Oct 23 2024 40 mins

In this interview, David Allen talks with Andy and Tim Cotterill, a father and son who are both GTD enthusiasts. They run a family farm in the West Midlands of England. They also have a busy drainage and construction company, Cotterill Civils. Tim is also a student. Andy found GTD in 2013 when he was trying to keep pace with his growing business while still spending time with famil

Ep. 280: GTD and Creative Expression

Oct 15 2024 35 mins

David Allen, Rick Kantor, and Robert Peake presented an inspiring look at how they create space for creativity to flourish. It's a lively discussion that included plenty of references to articles, books, and websites to support your creative explorations. You can watch the entire webinar from September 2017 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a

Ep. 279: David and Ed talk about Team

Oct 08 2024 14 mins

David Allen and Ed Lamont talk about the new book, Team: Getting Things Done with Others. The book is scheduled for publication in May 2024. In this recording, David and Ed share about why they wrote it, and how it can help teams of any size, whether they're comprised of colleagues at work, family members, or friends. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learnin

Ep. 278: Slice of GTD Life with Emily

Oct 01 2024 36 mins

Who knew that reading Getting Things Done would lead Emily to driving David Allen around Boston? After setting up and using her own system, she invited David to speak about GTD at her organization. That was a few years ago, and she's been encouraging colleagues to build in the GTD best practices ever since. You'll hear Emily describe her first system, and how she uses the app that

Ep. 277: David talks with Charles Duhigg

Sep 24 2024 29 mins

David has a fascinating conversation with Charles Duhigg, whose new book is Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection. Charles says, "With the right tools, we can connect with anyone." You can watch the entire conversation from February 2024 at GTD Connect®. -- This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all

Ep. 276: David Allen talks with Gina DiRoma

Sep 17 2024 28 mins

In this wide-ranging conversation, David and Gina DiRoma cover a variety of GTD topics. They even get around to GTD and improvisational comedy. Gina is the Corporate Events and Sales Director at SAK Comedy Lab, where the motto is "we make stuff up." That's a perfect complement to David's phrase, "Make it up, make it happen." You can watch the entire conversation from January 2024 a