Kategori: Podcast

What does a great meeting look like from a GTD perspective?

Listen to this episode to learn Morten and Lars’ experiences and perspectives when it comes to good meetings, including:
– The basic building blocks of a good meeting
– Tips on meeting notes
– How you (or others) might be multitasking in meetings, thereby significantly decreasing the meeting productivity.

A practical deep dive into Horizon 2: Areas of Focus and Accountability.

Getting this overview, both personally and professionally, really takes your GTD game to the next level. Listen to (or this time, perhaps you want to watch?) this episode, where Morten and Lars cover
– What your areas of focus might look like
– How this horizon interacts and impacts other horizons of your work and life
– How they are useful in both in your personal and professional “complex/messy/rich” life

“As we approach a new year, could this perhaps help shine a different light on your GTD system?”

“Are we totally crazy for sharing a GTD system?” This question came from one of our listeners via email and it is a common question for couples practicing GTD – how do we share the system, what works and what doesn’t? In this episode, we’ll dive into this question as well another listener question on Projects/AOF’s/Goals and their priorities.

What tools do Morten and Lars use today as part of their GTD practice?

Listen to (or watch) this episode to learn about:
– What tools they use today for capturing and organizing
– How they use their tools differently from last year
– What new tools have made their way into their systems

October 10th was World Mental Health day, so in this episode you’ll hear Morten and Lars discussing in-depth:
– The definition of Mental Health and how GTD relates to this
– What types of stress you can experience and where the optimal place to be is
– What to look for if you are concerned that you might be too stressed
..and much more.

In today’s episode, we cover two really good questions from our listeners. One relating to bigger projects versus many smaller ones – which is better? And where to store support material?

Horizons of Focus.. for Companies?
In previous episodes, we’ve often touched on Horizons of Focus and how they help you be more productive. But what about your company?

“I know GTD will help me, but I don’t have the time to set it up – what do I do?”

Do you need to review your GTD practices post-pandemic?
As parts of the world are returning to more normal working conditions, your GTD system might need a tune-up to follow along! Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars’ takes on:
– How your projects list might need to be revisited
– How your lists of next actions could be impacted
– Handing on to good practices that you picked up while working from home

How do you use GTD when on vacation? Or after? ..or.. at all?
Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten & Lars use GTD when on vacation:
– Which parts of GTD they use?
– Do they still do their weekly reviews?
– What about after your vacation – how do you get back up and running?

It’s the last episode before our summer break and this is a special one!
This episode contains a longer interview recorded for GTD Connect® members. In this episode, you will hear from Getting Things Done® (GTD) author David Allen and three trainers from our global network, to discuss how GTD can help to reduce burnout.

“This is just for managing stuff at work” is a common thought when first coming across GTD. But the practices are just as applicable for everything else going on in your life, including hobbies and chores!

“Are there any Youtube videos/articles that provide a complete example for a tiny project?” was a question Lars struggled to answer on Reddit. So we decided to make an episode of it!

What does a horrible GTD system look like? Does that actually even exist?

From either a misunderstanding of the GTD best practices, or perhaps just a step on your GTD journey you haven’t yet reached, Morten and Lars have come across many different “horrible” systems, such as:

How could you use GTD to achieve your fitness goals?

Listener Thomas Novak wrote to us recently asking about just this, which is a great topic and timely for those who might have experienced some pandemic weight gains.

You have just 1 minute to get more productive? Then meet Justin Hale!

What does a transition from one business to another look like for a GTD?

As a manager for musicians in Denmark, Michael Vitten Carlsson’s business was hit hard by Covid-19. With shows being cancelled and no clear end in sight, a shorter and shorter projects list put him in a tough spot – where do I go from here?

GTD’ers never procrastinate! Or do they..?

Perhaps you even procrastinate on parts of GTD?

As a student, GTD is extremely valuable for staying on top of your world. What are some good tips for GTD students?