Create a Getting Things Done System & Increase Productivity

Name: Create a Getting Things Done System & Increase Productivity
Rating: 4.0 (50 reviews)

Learn how to use the Getting Things Done system & increase your productivity with Pens and Paper, Files and Folders

Created byTony Staunton

Last updated 11/2016

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What you'll learn

Implement a complete Getting Things Done System
Take control of their productivity and get more done
Use the Getting Things Done system both at home and work
Reduce stress and anxiety

Course content

9 sections • 25 lectures • 1h 7m total length

Introduction2:38
What is the Getting Things Done System2:53
Explore the getting things done system by David Allen and the five phases—collect, process, organize, review, and do—to reduce stress and boost productivity.
What You Will Learn From This Course

Step 1: Set Aside a Block of Time2:43
In this lecture we are going to schedule some time to prepare a workstation with the right tools and implement the initial Collecting process.
Time Needed: 15 Minutes
Step 2: Get the Supplies You Need3:39
Step 3: Set Up Your Work Area2:30
Step 4: Set Up Your General Reference Filing System3:12
Set up a single alphabetical general reference filing system with high-quality drawers, label folders, and binders for quick access, while organizing non-actionable reference materials and keeping drawers 3/4 full.
Getting Started Quiz

Step 9: Sort Your Action Items Into Groups4:39
Step 10: Fill Out Your Projects List1:51
Identify and inventory your projects using the Getting Things Done method, turning multi-step outcomes into clearly defined projects described with verbs like finalize, resolve, or research.
Step 11: Decide Where to Keep Paper-based Materials as Their Own Reminders1:51
Step 12: Set Up Your Email System to Organize Reminders3:26
Step 13: Decide How You Will Organize Action Support Material1:45
Organize action support material by creating an easily accessible action support folder that stores single items needed to complete actions, with travel options for on-the-go productivity.
Step 14: Decide How You Will Organize Project Support Material2:43
Step 15: Set Up a Tickler or Bring Forward File3:18
The Organising Quiz

Step 16: Review Your Calendar, Tickler/ Bring Forward File & Action Lists Daily1:45
Step 17: Conduct a Weekly Review Every Week3:30
Conduct a weekly review to clear your mind, align your entire system, and decide on next actions in one to two hours, typically on Friday.
Step 18: Review the Higher Levels of Your Life and Work as Needed2:05
Clarify and review your larger outcomes, long-term goals, and visions to guide decisions and align life and career while considering areas of focus, accountability, interests, relationships, and next actions.
The Review Quiz

Step 19: Decide Action in Light of Limiting Criteria1:46
Decide actions in light of limited criteria by evaluating context, time, and resources available, and align tasks with your current energy level to maximize productivity.
Step 20: Decide Action in Light of the Three-Fold Nature of Work2:12
Decide action using the threefold nature of work—doing as it appears, doing pre-defined work, and defining your work—to manage your projects, actions, and time proactively.
The Doing Quiz
Step 21: Decide Actions by Using Horizons of Focus2:21

Requirements

Nothing. This course teaches how to implement a Getting Things Done system from scratch.

Description

***Course updated November 2016***

Over 1000 students enrolled in this highly rated course.

Welcome to Create a Getting Things Done System & Increase Productivity. This course is for anyone who feels overwhelmed by their busy, complex lives and has paper, reminders and to-dos coming out of their ears. Have you ever imagined that there could possibly be a way to manage all aspects of your life; home, work, social, and hobbies, with one tool combined with one method? What if it isn't just possible, but easy to implement and use? This course will prove to you that the method and tool exists, and by using them you will be able to quickly turn the chaos in your life to order, thus boosting your mental energy. You will regain lost clarity and focus, and maximize your productivity.

What do my students think?

"GTD system can seem very complex to set up. I did learn from watching the videos that it is possible to incorporate in my daily activities and useful for planning and carrying out the goals and plans of my week." --Gerard DeSousa

Here is What You Will Learn Throughout From This Course:

A System for Using The Getting Things Done Method by David Allen
How To Set Up The System Using Pens and Paper, Files and Folders
Reduce stress and anxiety
Feel more in control of your day-to-day
Get some headspace
And Much More!

Who this course is for:

Anyone who is interested in reducing stress and anxiety and improving their productivity.

Create a Getting Things Done System & Increase Productivity

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Course content

Introduction2 lectures • 6min

Getting Started: Setting Up the Time, Space and Tools4 lectures • 12min

Collecting Your Stuff3 lectures • 9min

Processing: Getting to Empty1 lecture • 5min

Organising: Setting Up the Right buckets7 lectures • 20min

Reviewing3 lectures • 7min

Doing3 lectures • 6min

Thank You!1 lecture • 2min

Bonus Material1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

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