The GTD® Virtual Study Group
GTD® VSG
Welcome to the GTD® Virtual Study Group! This is a twice-monthly live call that focuses in on productivity and Getting Things Done. We are a supportive global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering personal growth.
We focus on general principles of productivity, how to become more successful in life, and the Getting Things Done®* task management methodology.
Join our live calls on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 4:00pm Eastern! Simply dial 1-857-216-6700, Pin 559525!
*This podcast is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by David Allen or the David Allen Company, which is the creator of the Getting Things Done® system for personal productivity. GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. For more information on the David Allen Company's products the user may visit their website at http://www.gettingthingsdone.com.
We focus on general principles of productivity, how to become more successful in life, and the Getting Things Done®* task management methodology.
Join our live calls on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 4:00pm Eastern! Simply dial 1-857-216-6700, Pin 559525!
*This podcast is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by David Allen or the David Allen Company, which is the creator of the Getting Things Done® system for personal productivity. GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. For more information on the David Allen Company's products the user may visit their website at http://www.gettingthingsdone.com.
Episodes
Mentioned books
Feb 1, 2009 • 50min
020: Making It All Work: the review
Conversation centers on David Allen's Making It All Work and how it complements earlier GTD material. They debate writing style, audience fit, and whether the book feels fresh or repackaged. Discussions cover linking control with perspective, terminology shifts like reflect versus engage, useful graphics and examples, and when to tackle higher-level planning.
6 snips
Jan 15, 2009 • 57min
019: Welcoming in 2009 with GTD
They celebrate past wins and set intentions for the year ahead. Members share practical capture habits, role-based goals, and using horizons of focus. Discussions cover balancing work, family, hobbies, and team morale. Tips include measurable projects, weekly reviews, and simple daily lists to keep plans moving.
13 snips
Dec 24, 2008 • 57min
018: Special Guest: David Allen
David Allen, productivity consultant and creator of Getting Things Done, shares updates on GTD's growth and a new book. He talks about organizing a book as a project, mind maps versus outlines, and using daily views and waiting-for lists. He also covers retreats to regain perspective, managing list overload, and how GTD shapes calmer workplace cultures.
5 snips
Nov 20, 2008 • 52min
017: Someday/Maybe
A lively discussion about making Someday/Maybe lists actually useful. Practical ways to separate active projects from loose ideas and how to organize themed lists like travel or purchases. Tips on tagging, dating and picking a tiny daily subset to move things forward. Plenty of whimsical examples showing the lists as creative incubators.
Oct 26, 2008 • 54min
016: Using Contexts to Increase Your Focus
Augusto Pinaud, a productivity practitioner and frequent contributor who masters contexts to boost focus. He explains physical vs virtual contexts, splitting agendas and software-specific lists, batching work to reduce switching, and tricks like different browsers for work/play. Short, targeted lists and hardware-aware contexts keep momentum and make next actions actionable.
Oct 1, 2008 • 60min
015: Mindmapping and GTD
Reed Schell, a Senior IT leader and MindManager power-user, walks through his mind-mapping workflow. He demos linking maps with Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint. He shows templates, RSS/reference dashboards, tablet ink capture, and a daily "top six" planning system. He also covers exporting, syncing strategies, and when mind maps beat spreadsheets.
Sep 11, 2008 • 53min
014: Office 2.0 and Enleiten
Frequent Study Group contributor, Doreen Hartzell, joins us to recap the recent Office 2.0 conference. You can hear a summary of the key points from David Allen's keynote, as well as Doreen's insights from her panel discussion. Doreen also shares a detailed, in the weeds view of her own system using Enleiten. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
10 snips
Sep 3, 2008 • 48min
013: One Year of the GTD Virtual Study Group!
Join the celebration of a group's one-year journey in mastering productivity! Members share their favorite techniques, like Trish's timed audio for weekly reviews and Rob’s insights on learning from peers' experiences. Dive into discussions on enhancing creativity through self-explanation and the importance of persistence in improving habits. Exciting ideas for future topics spark enthusiasm, including guest suggestions and engaging with meaningful projects. This community thrives on shared growth and support!
14 snips
Jul 25, 2008 • 56min
012: Plate spinning with GTD
David from Dallas shares his insights on using Outlook and add-ins for effective project management. He discusses a specific workflow for organizing project next actions within folders, making multitasking more manageable. The group dives into strategies for balancing multiple projects, such as labeling them by focus areas and breaking them into manageable tasks. Techniques for mindful prioritization and avoiding email distractions are also highlighted, empowering listeners to keep their plate spinning smoothly.
Jun 29, 2008 • 51min
010: GTD and Famlies with special guest, Matthew Cornell
My apologies for the delay in uploading this podcast! This is the June 12 meeting of the group. Sadly, the recording for the June 26 discussion of David Allen's In Conversation interview with Dean Acheson was lost. In this episode, listen as guest presenter, Matthew Cornell, talks about GTD and families. Many thanks to Matt for pitching in and huge thanks to guest facilitator, Doreen. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: http://gtdvsg.com
