The Study Group is off for the holidays and will be back in January with more discussions. We'll be talking about David's new book, how to stay on track with our New Year's aspirations, and lots more. I hope you'll join us.
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Special Guest: David Allen
Happy Holidays! In this special episode, we enjoyed David Allen as our guest. David gave us an update on the growth of GTD as well as answered lots of questions. Download the podcast here.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Someday/Maybe
Lots of us keep someday/maybe lists but perhaps don't use those as effective tools. In this discussion, you can hear how some folks use someday/maybe to achieve goals and move next-actions forward faster. Download the podcast here.
Our next meeting will be on Dec 11 when David Allen is scheduled to join us. Confirmed. Really. In the meantime, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Our next meeting will be on Dec 11 when David Allen is scheduled to join us. Confirmed. Really. In the meantime, have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Using contexts to increase your focus
In this episode, frequent contributer Augusto Pinaud shares the secrets of working in contexts. Learn how to fine tune your focus and get tons more accomplished from the contexts blackbelt! Download the podcast here.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Nov 13. David Allen is scheduled to join us then!
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Nov 13. David Allen is scheduled to join us then!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Mindmapping and GTD
Mind mapping can be a powerful tool to organize your thinking. Taking this process to a powerful new level, listen as group member Reed Shell takes us on a guided tour of his mind maps and his world. Download the podcast here.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct 9; we will enjoy a presentation on Active Words and GTD by Active Words founder, Buzz Bruggeman.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Oct 9; we will enjoy a presentation on Active Words and GTD by Active Words founder, Buzz Bruggeman.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Office 2.0 and Enleiten
Frequent Study Group contributor, Doreen Hartzell, joins us to recap the recent Office 2.0 conference. You can hear a summary of the key points from David Allen's keynote, as well as Doreen's insights from her panel discussion. Doreen also shares a detailed, in the weeds view of her own system using Enleiten. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Sept 25; our topic will be mindmapping and GTD.
You are invited to subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Sept 25; our topic will be mindmapping and GTD.
You are invited to subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
One year of the GTD Virtual Study Group!
We've been a going concern for an entire year! In this episode, we take a look back at what we accomplished and look ahead to topics for the next twelve months. You can download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Sept 11 when we will hear about the Office 2.0 conference from frequent GTD Study Group attendee and contributer, Doreen.
You are invited to subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Sept 11 when we will hear about the Office 2.0 conference from frequent GTD Study Group attendee and contributer, Doreen.
You are invited to subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Plate spinning with GTD
Keeping all your projects going at once is a lot like plate spinning. To maintain any sort of momentum, there’s got to be some energy inputs by you or someone else. If you stop paying attention, the project wobbles and eventually grinds to a halt. In this episode, you’re sure to find something that will help you keep your own plates spinning smoothly with nary a wobble in sight. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on August 28 when we celebrate one year of the Virtual Study Group. We will use Dean Acheson's process of visioning and the natural planning model to envision what the group will do over the next year. REMEMBER, there will be no meeting on August 14.
You are invited to subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on August 28 when we celebrate one year of the Virtual Study Group. We will use Dean Acheson's process of visioning and the natural planning model to envision what the group will do over the next year. REMEMBER, there will be no meeting on August 14.
You are invited to subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Dean Acheson
This episode features special guest, Dean Acheson. David Allen credits Dean as the originator of the next-action thinking that sparked what we know as GTD. David recently interviewed Dean as part of the GTD Connect: In Conversation series which created lots of interest in learning more from Dean. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. There's been a flurry of requests and suggestions for future meetings. Here's the schedule for the next three:
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. There's been a flurry of requests and suggestions for future meetings. Here's the schedule for the next three:
- Thursday, July 24 at 4 pm Eastern: using GTD to keep many plates spinning (i.e., many projects going all at once).
- Thursday, Aug 14: NO MEETING
- Thursday, Aug 28: Celebrating one year of the Virtual Study Group: using Dean's process of visioning (today's podcast) and the natural planning model to envision what we'll do over the next year.
- Thursday, Sept 11: Using contexts to process next actions
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
GTD and Famlies with special guest, Matthew Cornell
My apologies for the delay in uploading this podcast! This is the June 12 meeting of the group. Sadly, the recording for the June 26 discussion of David Allen's In Conversation interview with Dean Acheson was lost.
In this episode, listen as guest presenter, Matthew Cornell, talks about GTD and families. Many thanks to Matt for pitching in and huge thanks to guest facilitator, Doreen. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on July 10 when we will discuss using GTD to shift gears between multiple projects and roles.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
In this episode, listen as guest presenter, Matthew Cornell, talks about GTD and families. Many thanks to Matt for pitching in and huge thanks to guest facilitator, Doreen. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on July 10 when we will discuss using GTD to shift gears between multiple projects and roles.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Friday, May 23, 2008
GTD on the go
Travel can really disrupt your ability to be productive. So how do those road warriors get stuff done? Listen to this episode to hear the secrets of a real uber-road warrior. Phenomenal! Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 12 at 4 pm Eastern with topic TBA.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, June 12 at 4 pm Eastern with topic TBA.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Working with nonGTD'ers
Those of us who are into GTD are often in the minority (if not alone entirely) in our homes, workplaces, and elsewhere. How do you cope with folks who don't, or won't, GTD? Listen to the discussion and suggestions for getting others on board, or coping when you can't. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 22 at 4 pm Eastern when we'll talk about GTD while on the road.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 22 at 4 pm Eastern when we'll talk about GTD while on the road.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Friday, April 25, 2008
GTD & Procrastination
In this discussion, we talked about procrastination. Procrastination shows up in a variety of ways from resistance to projects we wish we hadn't taken on to following shiny objects to big-time overwhelm. We discussed ways to overcome and outwit procrastination using GTD tools, including Remember the Milk. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 8 at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be how to cope with working/living with/being married to non-GTD'ers.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, May 8 at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be how to cope with working/living with/being married to non-GTD'ers.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
GTD Roundup: weekly reviews, contexts, & waiting-for
My apologies for the confusion surrounding our meeting on April 10. The bridgeline was wonky and I've been slow in getting the podcast posted. Sorry! :( To those who persevered and attended, deepest thanks!!!
We had a great discussion once all the dust settled. We revisited our weekly reviews from 3/31, then talked about waiting-for and contexts lists. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 24 (that is, today) at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be procrastination.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
We had a great discussion once all the dust settled. We revisited our weekly reviews from 3/31, then talked about waiting-for and contexts lists. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 24 (that is, today) at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be procrastination.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Weekly Review
3/27/08 David refers to it as the critical success factor. But lots of folks have allergies to doing their weekly review. Check out our discussion of what goes into developing a regular weekly review habit. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 10 at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be a follow up on weekly reviews and contexts lists for organizing next actions.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, April 10 at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be a follow up on weekly reviews and contexts lists for organizing next actions.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Monday, March 17, 2008
What goes into your GTD system?
3/13/08: We discussed what goes into people's systems including how folks capture and access projects and next actions. Lots of tools and tricks mentioned in this great conversation. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Mar 27 at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be the ever-popular weekly review. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Can't live without 'em? Join us to learn more about how people engage with this "critical success factor" of GTD.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Mar 27 at 4 pm Eastern. Our topic will be the ever-popular weekly review. Love 'em? Hate 'em? Can't live without 'em? Join us to learn more about how people engage with this "critical success factor" of GTD.
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes or your favorite podcatcher. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Horizons of Focus
In this episode, the group discusses the horizons of focus. How can you link up your big picture goals to what's going on down at the runway? Listen to what some of these GTDers have to say. Download the podcast here.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Mar 13 at 4 pm Eastern. We'll be getting down in the weeds and looking at how people create and use simpler, low tech systems to implement GTD. Join us live or on the podcast!
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
The GTD Virtual Study Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month. Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Mar 13 at 4 pm Eastern. We'll be getting down in the weeds and looking at how people create and use simpler, low tech systems to implement GTD. Join us live or on the podcast!
Remember, you may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Sunday, February 17, 2008
GTD Natural Planning Model
In this episode, Brian Darnell reviews the natural planning model for GTD. The model consists of five phases: defining purpose & principles (the why), envisioning the outcome, brainstorming, organizing, and identifying next actions. You can download or listen to the podcast here.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb 27 at 4 pm Eastern. We'll continue our discussion of natural planning with a look at Horizons of Focus. You may want to re-read Chapter 9, particularly pp 200-210.
You may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb 27 at 4 pm Eastern. We'll continue our discussion of natural planning with a look at Horizons of Focus. You may want to re-read Chapter 9, particularly pp 200-210.
You may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
GTD and the Martial Arts 1/24/08
In this session, GTD Virtual Study Group explored GTD and the martial arts with special guests, Brian Darnell and Sensei Kendra. Download or listen to the podcast here.
You may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb 14 at 4 pm Eastern. We will begin a two part discussion of the GTD Natural Planning Model.
You may subscribe to this feed using iTunes. Simply paste this URL: http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup under Advanced: Subscribe to podcast.
Our next meeting will be on Thursday, Feb 14 at 4 pm Eastern. We will begin a two part discussion of the GTD Natural Planning Model.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
This is the new GTD Virtual Study Group Podcast site
Just a quick post to let you know that you're in the right place! All of the GTD Virtual Study Group podcasts will be posted here from now on. This is the site you should use for your iTunes feed. http://feeds.feedburner.com/GtdVirtualStudyGroup
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