Horizons of Focus.. for Companies? In previous episodes, we've often touched on Horizons of Focus and how they help you be more productive. But what about your company? - How has Morten worked with companies to clarify their Horizons of Focus? - How does this impact the daily work of a CEO? - Is this activity only applicable to larger companies? ..and many more details! We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey (and your company's!) and, as always: If you have any feedback w...
Sep 28, 2021•30 min
"I know GTD will help me, but I don't have the time to set it up - what do I do?" This question came from one of our listeners via email and it is a challenge facing many executives who wish to learn GTD. In this episode, we'll pick up this question and provide our thoughts and suggestions for how to get started. We also dive into the question of "What is a project?" to give you some more perspectives on this key component of any GTD system. Thanks to Hugh and Oliver for sending in their questio...
Sep 14, 2021•36 min
Do you need to review your GTD practices post-pandemic? As parts of the world are returning to more normal working conditions, your GTD system might need a tune-up to follow along! Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' takes on: - How your projects list might need to be revisited - How your lists of next actions could be impacted - Handing on to good practices that you picked up while working from home ..and many more tips! Plus a small (really) delayed happy birthday to this podcast, ...
Aug 31, 2021•34 min
How do you use GTD when on vacation? Or after? ..or.. at all? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten & Lars use GTD when on vacation: - Which parts of GTD they use? - Do they still do their weekly reviews? - What about after your vacation - how do you get back up and running? ..and much more, including a special Out Of Office tip from Morten! We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via p...
Aug 18, 2021•31 min
It's the last episode before our summer break and this is a special one! This episode contains a longer interview recorded for GTD Connect® members. In this episode, you will hear from Getting Things Done® (GTD) author David Allen and three trainers from our global network, to discuss how GTD can help to reduce burnout. While it has been an issue for years, burnout has been rising steeply since early 2020. The World Health Organization now calls burnout an official medical diagnosis. It is a res...
Jun 22, 2021•1 hr 35 min
"This is just for managing stuff at work" is a common thought when first coming across GTD. But the practices are just as applicable for everything else going on in your life, including hobbies and chores! Again inspired by a thread on the GTD Subreddit (link below), Morten and Lars cover how you might use GTD for both work around the house and your hobbies, including - Where they show up in a GTD system - How they become operational on your lists of projects and next actions - How getting them ...
Jun 08, 2021•36 min
"Are there any Youtube videos/articles that provide a complete example for a tiny project?" was a question Lars struggled to answer on Reddit. So we decided to make an episode of it! Your life is made up of commitments but what does it actually look like as it travels through your GTD system? How about... - An email from a car rental company - Notes from your last meeting - You noticing your old fishing gear ..all the way up to the birth of a child! All of these trigger commitments on very diffe...
May 26, 2021•35 min
What does a horrible GTD system look like? Does that actually even exist? From either a misunderstanding of the GTD best practices, or perhaps just a step on your GTD journey you haven't yet reached, Morten and Lars have come across many different "horrible" systems, such as: - Mixing projects with next actions or missing projects all-together - Overbooking the calendar leaving no room for other work - Not capturing everything that should go into your GTD system ..and finding a suitable referenc...
May 12, 2021•41 min
How could you use GTD to achieve your fitness goals? Listener Thomas Novak wrote to us recently asking about just this, which is a great topic and timely for those who might have experienced some pandemic weight gains. Listen to this episode with Morten and Lars, where they cover how you might use GTD to help you achieve your fitness goals, mostly in relation to Lars' running habits: - Where could the motivation for your fitness goals come from? - What projects might be involved in getting you s...
Apr 28, 2021•37 min
You have just 1 minute to get more productive? Then meet Justin Hale! Justin is a Training Designer and Master Trainer for VitalSmarts, who offer GTD training in the US and Canada and many other great courses across the world. Perhaps you've also seen Justin before, as he is the face of a great series of tips called One Productive Minute. Listen to this episode to learn more from Justin on: - How he came across GTD and how it has helped him in his career and life, including handling an overwhelm...
Apr 14, 2021•47 min
What does a transition from one business to another look like for a GTD? As a manager for musicians in Denmark, Michael Vitten Carlsson's business was hit hard by Covid-19. With shows being cancelled and no clear end in sight, a shorter and shorter projects list put him in a tough spot - where do I go from here? Listen to this interview episode to hear how he transitioned from one business to another, how working the higher horizons in GTD supported him in doing that and what he focuses on today...
Mar 31, 2021•31 min
GTD'ers never procrastinate! Or do they..? Perhaps you even procrastinate on parts of GTD? In this episode, Morten and Lars dive into procrastination and - Clarify what procrastination is and the most common reasons for doing so - Cover the key aspects of the 5 steps in GTD where you might procrastinate - Explain where you actually might NOT be procrastinating - List the 5 most common limiting mindsets in GTD, which might lead to you procrastinating on getting a good GTD system up and running. F...
Mar 17, 2021•48 min
As a student, GTD is extremely valuable for staying on top of your world. What are some good tips for GTD students? In this episode, we've invited Espen Agøy Hegge along to share more tips on this topic, including - Why should the younger generation learn GTD? - How can you use GTD at different age groups? - How is the Norwegian GTD program for schools progressing and what do they like/dislike? ..and much more! As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic....
Mar 03, 2021•31 min
How do you manage multiple restaurants and 60+ employees using GTD? In this episode you'll hear how restaurant owner Allan Thallaug came across GTD and details about - What tools they use to manage the business - How they have established and use higher horizons for the company - How he steers employees towards using the appropriate communications channels ..and much more! Connect with Allan: - On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-hvid-holm-thallaug-51920654/ His restaurants: - Restaur...
Feb 17, 2021•36 min
Why should you have a morning routine? And what could a GTD'ers morning routine look like? In this episode you'll hear Morten and Lars' perspectives on this topic, including - How they start their days - How morning routines have been impacted by working from home - Where to start your day at the office - what's the first thing you should look at ..and why Lars never knows what he's wearing until the sun comes up..? As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdno...
Feb 03, 2021•35 min
Why haven't you quit GTD? That topic recently came up in a conversation with Jukka Backman, partner and managing director for GTD in Finland. Triggered by the article in The New Yorker titled "The rise and fall of Getting Things Done", we wanted to share some thoughts on this and similar articles in this episode. Listen to this episode to hear about: - Our perspectives on The New Yorker piece (spoiler: The headline doesn't really reflect the conclusions) - How unofficial sources on GTD can misle...
Jan 20, 2021•29 min
How do New Years Resolutions play into a GTD system? In this episode you will hear Morten and Lars' takes on: - How these might look in a GTD system - How micro habits can help you establish new habits and help you achieve your goals - How to establish the Weekly Review as a solid base for your GTD practice in 2021 Links: - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lk_m9N5aTmA - Our episode on Natural Planning Model® (NPM): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-natural-planning-model-f...
Jan 06, 2021•34 min
In this last episode of 2020, we'll shift our GTD focus slightly (just for an episode) and zoom in on how we live our digital lives. This episode features an interview with with Imran Rashid, Danish doctor, entrepreneur and author, to get a doctor's perspective on what to be aware of in today's digital world. As GTD'ers, many of us are perhaps even more aware of the challenges that the digital world can bring, and you'll hear Imran's perspectives on: - How "digital pollution" impacts our lives -...
Dec 09, 2020•42 min
Christmas is approaching, how could you use GTD in your own Christmas (or other holiday) preparations? Listen to this episode to hear more about: - How you can use checklist in your Christmas preparations - Which projects you might set up in preparation for Christmas - How you might do different Weekly Reviews, both as we approach Christmas and perhaps in the holiday period and much more! Links: - Danish Virtual GTD Meetup on Reflect and the Weekly Review: https://gtdnordic.dk/dansk-virtuel-gtd-...
Nov 25, 2020•31 min
It's once again time for listener questions, this time from Erwann Laville, Andy Jewell and Michael Dreves! Their questions revolve around topics such as: - Where do I place a task that I want to/must do, but can't right now? - Should I be using a daily to-do list? What about all the unplanned work that shows up? - What are your biggest successes and failures with GTD? Listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars cover these and other questions. As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to ...
Nov 11, 2020•33 min
What are the most common mistakes that self-taught GTD'ers do? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars go through some of the most common mistakes, such as: - Due date overdose - Colour-coding everything - Leaving things unclarified - Having an incomplete projects list Links: - "White Paper: Reflection vs doing" mentioned by Morten: http://bit.ly/WhitePaperMR As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordic...
Oct 28, 2020•42 min
Why do you write things down, even the small things? Why do you have a list of next actions? I have too much to do already, why should I spend time learning GTD? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' responses to these and other common questions to the different parts of GTD. Common questions about GTD, which can hopefully help you reflect on your own practice and perhaps better communicate to others why you're a GTD'er! As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you vi...
Oct 14, 2020•29 min
In this episode, you'll hear Morten interviewing Todd Brown, Managing Partner of the Next Action Associates in the UK & Ireland and certified Master Trainer. Todd is a very experienced GTD Trainer and always offers insightful perspectives on GTD, so you can expect a lot of good reflections on GTD in this interview. And perhaps you already know Todd from the excellent Next Action Associates podcast on GTD? Links: - GTD in UK & Ireland https://next-action.co.uk - GTD in German speaking cou...
Sep 30, 2020•34 min
In this episode, Morten and Lars give their perspectives on two great listener questions. This time, the questions are from Michael in Germany and Ingrid in Australia asking: - How do you use GTD to handle a promotion? - How can you use paper based systems and what is your experience using OneNote for your GTD system? Listen to this episode to learn more! And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GT...
Sep 16, 2020•25 min
What does it look like when creative people use GTD to become even more creative and get more done? Listen to this episode with Karl Ivar Refseth, musician and Norwegian-German GTD® Trainer, where he explains how he uses GTD as a musician to get a clear mind and stay present in-concert. If you want to connect with Karl Ivar, you can find him here: On social media: https://www.facebook.com/karl.refseth Links to some of his very cool musical projects: Karl Ivar Refseth Solo: https://vimeo.com/2652...
Sep 02, 2020•27 min
In this episode, Morten and Lars give their perspectives on two great listener questions: - How do you know when you have too much on your plate? Does GTD say anything about saying “no” to more tasks? - When do you actually get to look at those next actions and choose from them if your calendar is completely full? Listen to this episode to learn more! And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnor...
Aug 19, 2020•22 min
In this episode Lars talks GTD with Birgitte Alstrøm, Leadership Consultant at Lederne. Birgitte is a long time GTD'er and she shares how she currently uses GTD, how she came across it, some great tips for you to try out and much more. You can get in touch with Birgitte via LinkedIn: http://dk.linkedin.com/in/birgittealstrom And you can find Lederne here: https://www.lederne.dk/ And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about ...
Aug 05, 2020•23 min
How you can do a half-year review as a GTD'er + Happy Birthday to this podcast! In this two-part episode, we'll do a quick review of where where we've been and where we're going with the podcast. After that we'll share some practical tips for you on doing this type of reflection in your own life! As this will be our last episode before a summer break, we really hope that you find these tips valuable to perhaps try this summer - if you do, please let us know what you found! And thanks so much for...
Jun 24, 2020•26 min
How can a teacher use GTD in their everyday lives? And what does a teachers' day really look like? In this episode Morten interviews the Teacher and GTD Trainer Espen Agøy Hegge. Espen has the unique combination of real life experience as a Teacher and as a seasoned Certified GTD Trainer. If you are curious how a teacher can work with GTD - this is your episode! Please share this with any teacher you think could use this information and as always, if you have any feedback or questions, we'd love...
Jun 10, 2020•28 min
What are affirmations, what are the benefits and how can you use them as a GTD'er? In this episode, you'll hear Morten and Lars' perspectives on affirmations and learn how to use them yourself. You'll get a lot of ideas for how to craft your own and also the different ways you can implement using them. We always welcome episode feedback/suggestions, but we're also still looking to hear YOUR stories about WHEN GTD HELPED YOU THE MOST? It seems that most GTD'ers have one (or more) episodes in thei...
May 27, 2020•23 min
