Over at the Podcast Network, the Cranky Middle Manager Show has run a good interview with David Allen on various aspects of GTD. It’s well worth a listen and certainly cleared up a couple of queries I had about projects. I know I’m technically not a middle manager and don’t really have any aspirations to […] … Read More »

There’s yet another excellent Podcast from “The Cranky Middle Manager”, this one is about Procrastination, its causes and what we can do about it. The podcast can be found at the Podcast network: “Getting Out of Your Own Way At Work with Mark Goulston” Certainly food for thought… … Read More »

There’s a really good article in “American Way” about “Getting Things Done“. Here’s a little taster: “It’s as powerful a tool as any I’ve ever seen,” says Andrew Hoxsey, owner and operator of the Napa Wine Company in Oakville, California. “I have done things I just couldn’t have done without the methodology.” Kim Hagerty, chairman […] … Read More »

There’s an interesting article featuring David Allen and his “Getting Thing Done” methodology over at IEEE Spectrum Online. “It’s been fascinating to see the rise of my star in the geek world. One of the reasons geeks love GTD is because it’s a closed system. It tells you what to do with everything: it’s really […] … Read More »

Quite a few people have been talking about mindmapping recently (you may have to register for the 43 Folders Google Group) and how it can help with implementation of projects and also GTD. I haven’t listened to the Podcast yet, but as it’s from The Podcast Network’s fantastic Personal Productivity Show I know it’s going to be […] … Read More »

As part of my ever expanding empire, I’ve started up a newsletter. You can subscribe to it using the rather garish for on the left (have to think a bit more about that one!) I’m going to send a weekly(ish) email covering: Outlook hints and tips  GTD tips  Productivity Tips  Motivation techniques  Cool Blog Posts […] … Read More »

Find that you spend too much time surfing the Internet? Keep on playing World Of Warcraft when you should be working? Block access to certain software applications to increase your productivity by using the Temptation Blocker. … Read More »

Do you still keep all your files on your desktop? If so, naughty you! But here's some wallpaper to help you manage the files you have … Read More »

I”ve just downloaded the trial version of MyLifeOrganised as a few people have been going on about it and I thought it was pretty good to start off with. It took a while to set up but it was working quite nicely. I then found that it would sync with Outlook so did that and […] … Read More »

You can use Flags and Rules to Organise your emails so that they fit in with David Allen's Getting Things Done Methodology. … Read More »