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PRESENTED BY BOYD JONES

GTD – Getting Things Done

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GTD Background

Best-selling book – David AllenSystem used by many in Silicon ValleySoftware systems tooThe brain is for thinking NOT for storing

tasks!Get it ALL out on paper (and in electronic

format). BOTH.Use that scrap paper up!

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GTD Workflow

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GTD in Action

Inboxes Paper-based E-mail

@Next_Actions@Waiting_For@Someday/Tickler@ Projects

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GTD in Action

1 and only 1 ABC-order Reference File System

43 FoldersProjects = collections of Next ActionsTag actions based on interface: @car,

@errands, @HR, @Phone, etc.Gmail labelsMicrosoft Office “Post Reply to Folder”

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GTD Workflow

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Getting Started

File foldersInboxesScrap Paper – use to jot down ideas and

actions immediately!www.iwantsandy.comFile cabinets – possible in KSA?