Concepts of “Getting Things Done” (GTD) Geoff Peters, February 2018 Based on the book Getting Things Done by David Allen.

1. Stress Free Productivity
Concepts of “Getting Things Done”
Geoff Peters, February 2018

2. What Causes Anxiety?
Lack of control, organization,
preparation, and action

3. What is a Task?
A specific Action that can be taken.

4. What is a Project?
A goal that will take more than one Task
to complete.

5. Horizontal vs Vertical Action Management
Project 1
<- Horizontal -> All the projects and actions you need to manage
Project 2 Project 3 Project 4
<-Vertical->
EachProject’stasks

6. Horizontal Action Management (between Projects)
CPORD
Collect
Process
Organize
Review
Do

7. Vertical Action Management (within a Project)
DOBOI
Defining Purpose and Principles
Outcome Visioning
Brainstorming
Organizing
Identifying Next Actions

8. Action Lists
You will need:
Next Actions List - sorted by date:
● Date, Task / Project Name, Task Note
Project Actions List - one for each Project:
● Task names, Task Note, Organized in a logical structure (hierarchy and
order)

9. Next Actions List
Thursday February 1st -> when you want to look at the task next
● Call Fred
● Deposit rent cheque
● Pick up juice from store
Friday February 2nd
● Vacuum Condo
● Set alarm to bring dog to vet
● Project: Real Estate

10. Project Actions List
Project: Real Estate -> a list for each project
● Look into insurance policy
● Follow up with Notary re: meeting to sign documents
● Confirm mortgage with bank
● Confirm with Realtor about getting keys
● Contact tenant
● Arrange details with strata company
● Register for property tax account with City
● Book movers

11. Summary
Task vs Project
Action Management: Horizontal vs Vertical
CPORD - Collect, Process, Organize, Review, Do
DOBOI - Defining Purpose and Principles, Outcome Visioning, Brainstorming,
Organizing, Identifying Next Actions
Next Actions List
Project Actions List

12. Further Reading