The GTD® Virtual Study Group

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The GTD® Virtual Study Group

GTD® VSG

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Welcome to the GTD® Virtual Study Group! This is a twice-monthly live call that focuses in on productivity and Getting Things Done. We are a supportive global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering personal growth. We focus on general principles of productivity, how to become more successful in life, and the Getting Things Done®* task management methodology. Join our live calls on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 4:00pm Eastern! Simply dial 1-857-216-6700, Pin 559525! *This podcast is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by David Allen or the David Allen Company, which is the creator of the Getting Things Done® system for personal productivity. GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. For more information on the David Allen Company's products the user may visit their website at http://www.gettingthingsdone.com.

Episodes

352. 352: Inbox Zero

How do you keep Inbox Zero when the email just keeps coming? We dug into what it really means in practice, why your in-tray may matter even more than your email inbox, and how to make clarifying and o...
Oct 9, 202650m

351. 351: In Case Of Emergency

Life happens, and sometimes it happens to a coworker. When one of us had to step in and cover a colleague's projects with no notes to go on, it got us talking about how to set up our systems so someon...
Oct 2, 20261h 1m

350. 350: Integrating Task Management Systems

What happens when a client wants the same work tracked in their system, a consultant's app, and your own? Denise brought us this one, and we dug into the friction of living in other people's tools, th...
Sep 25, 202645m

349. 349: Finishing the Year Strong

Finishing the year strong isn't just a work thing. In this episode, prompted by Christine's topic, we talk about closing out the year well, both professionally and personally, and get into where GTD® ...
Sep 11, 202649m

348. 348: Forecast Workload

How do you actually forecast how much work you can get done in a week? Ray brought us this one, and we dug into building buffer for the unexpected, using milestones and monthly reviews to see further ...
Sep 4, 202654m

347. 347: Transitions

Transitions are everywhere, and most of them are not on the calendar. In this episode we dig into the ones that repeat every year, like back-to-school and fiscal year-end, plus the ones that just show...
Aug 28, 202651m

346. 346 Centralizing Capture

So much comes at us all day, emails, chats, screenshots, sticky notes, that keeping capture centralized can feel like a full-time job. In this episode we dig into how we each corral our inboxes down t...
Aug 24, 202653m

345. 345 Jumping Back In

Coming back is hard. Michelle's COVID brain fog sparked this one, and we dive into jumping back into GTD® after time away, whether that's a sick week, a vacation, or falling off the wagon entirely. We...
Jul 24, 202649m

344. 344 Getting Clear & Current & Overwhelm

Overwhelm happens to all of us. This episode we dig into what to do when everything feels like it's on fire at once: overflowing inboxes, taking on work that isn't ours, and why your GTD® system (not ...
Jul 17, 202651m

343. 343 Daily GTD - What It's Really Like

What does GTD® really look like on a messy, real-life day? In this episode we get honest about the ebbs and flows, the pull to reorganize your whole system when things get crazy, and why reprocessing ...
Jul 10, 202653m

342. Execution — Getting Derailed

What holds us back from actually doing the work, even when we know we're working on the right things? Christine brought us this one, and we dug into the four blockers that derail us, building buffer i...
Jul 6, 202648m

341. 341 Digital Reference - Engagement on Projects of Different Sizes

How do you keep your digital reference straight when some projects are just you and others involve a whole team? John brought us this one, and we dug into where reference should live, the hard lines b...
Jun 12, 202654m

340. 340: How to Handle Big Changes

Life's big changes can sometimes throw you for a loop. Luckily, GTD® can help us manage life's changes with a little (or a lot) more ease. In this episode we look at this and share some of our favorit...
May 16, 202551m

339. 339: Working With Others

This episode, we dive into the unique challenges that arise when applying GTD in team settings. How do you stay organized when your outcomes depend on others? We explore strategies for better communic...
Apr 18, 202553m

338. 338: Quality Tools

Tools matter. Ever have a part of your workflow be changed, and then all of a sudden things don't go as smoothly as they normally do? The struggle with a change in workflow is real! We've experienced ...
Apr 5, 202554m

337. 337: Too Many Things

How do you deal when you have too many things coming at you? In this episode, we talked about the overwhelm of too many things and how to get out of indecision mode. There must have been something in ...
Feb 14, 202547m

336. 336: Engaging

In this episode we discuss the Engage Phase of Workflow of GTD. Lots of great insight and shares. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: h...
Jan 24, 202548m

335. 335: Starting

Sometimes the hardest thing is just getting started. In this episode we look at how to get over that hurdle, and much more. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources...
Jan 17, 202549m

334. 334: The Day In and Day Out of GTD

What does working in our GTD systems look like for the day-to-day? We share what works and doesn't work for us. Some great insights that just might help tweak your own system. Enjoy! Check out the Off...
Jan 10, 202554m

333. 333: Projects vs GTD Projects - Revamping Your System

Projects. What's the difference between project management projects and GTD projects? How are they similar? In this episode, we take a look at what exactly is a project. Enjoy! Check out the Official ...
Jan 3, 202542m