Getting Things Done
David Allen
4 phases of project planning
Define
Envision
Brainstorm
Identify
the purpose and the potential to pinpoint
the next course
basic principles outcomes the missing links of action
6 stages of mastering workflow
Collect valuables that Process their meaning Organize all ideas
captivate attention and value and available details
Get all of your tasks Do the narrowed-down Review results as
under control activities from
options of choice
the review
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Key insights
Getting Things Done
David Allen
1 Imagination outranks knowledge
5 Cultivating good thoughts
Creating goals requires imagination, one Thinking productive and
of the most powerful abilities
transformational thoughts can shoot
to cultivate and grow in the workplace. your creativity through the roof.
What a person knows is of little use if it More so when the ideas are rightly
cannot be molded into an idea. timed and properly documented.
2 Distractions of daily commitment 6W orkplace productivity at home
Focusing on values will not make your For those who still work in a brick-
life easier; it will cause more and-mortar office, this does not
complications. But it will also provide imply carrying office work home.
purpose and direction. If you don't However, it means reproducing
control your thoughts, they will
the tempo of productivity at hom e
control you. by designating a workspace.
3 The two-minute rule works magic 7 The key to productive dynamism
If a task comes under your radar and According to research, your ability
demands less than two minutes of your to read and how quickly you read has
time, by all means, knock it off before a direct relationship with your life
averting your attention. Doing this will success. You will have unparalleled
help declutter your mind, to-do list, and freedom if you don't limit your
workspace. reading and learning.
4 Formation of organizing thoughts 8 On to-do and project lists
Determine what you must accomplish
Think about where and how you can
to make a decision. There's still more complete some actions, and plan
pondering to be done until you figure your day accordingly. Draw up
out what your next physical action
realistic action plans, and condense
will be. them into lists.
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