I think that the most important concept in GTD is next action. It is also the easiest, simplest of ideas to implement. If I want to achieve something what is the next thing, the next action? Not all the actions.…
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Trello Kanban implements Eisenhower
Use the Trello Kanban to implement the Eisenhower method and distinguish Important and urgent tasks from non-important and non-urgent tasks This classic Eisenhower diagram helps to sort important and urgent tasks from the less important less urgent ones. The grid…
Three essentials of Getting Things Done GTD
Getting Things Done GTD is a fantastic framework for managing a business written and developed by David Allen. I use it selectively. I retain the bits that are of practical use to me, the parts that can be integrated into…
Management process – an overview of tools
The management process is a combination of using the right tools, within a process. It requires analysing new ideas, structuring action using an organised method. Management Process Tools I have a list of business management tools that I use and…
Trello has many features
Trello has comprehensive features including checklists, links, a description section and comments. Trello Plus reporting makes Trello into a powerful management system. It uses kanban which is simple and visual (drag and drop, ability to play, no nested tasks) links (to…
The do measure analyse management cycle
The do measure analyse cycle helps to get things done by helping to stand back from your actions and analyse performance based on quantitative measures. See three essentials of Getting Things Done You are noting things in your task planner,…
Moving New Ideas into Action
Turning new ideas into action requires capturing ideas faithfully and integrating them into a coherant action plan. A business owner may have many new ideas, things to implement, ways to improve the business. Ideas come in from the market, competitors…
Problem Solving
The key to solving problems is defining the problem and collating the information relating to it. Initially, try to identify all information without trying to determine too early what the solution might be or what sources are irrelevant. It is impossible to…
Decision making with the Eisenhower method
Decision making with the Eisenhower method helps reduce the stress of decision-making by placing tasks in a grid by importance and urgency. I find it more appropriate to talk about managing priorities that managing time. I recommend the Eisenhower method…
Using Evernote to drive tasks
You can use your research material in Evernote to drive tasks. But what other management tools can you use to push forward actions in the direction that you wish? You may have a lot of material in Evernote as part…