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Getting Things Done (GTD)

We know—GTD (Getting Things Done) sounds like a cult or a New Age fad. But the difference between GTD and many fly-by-night time management concepts is that GTD’s creator, David Allen, offers a practical way to get organized—something that most of us who live and work in the modern world could use. Dive into the resources in this Web guide to get started with GTD; you’ll be Getting Things Done in no time.

GTD Philosophy

Stuff is one of the words that David Allen uses to describe all the clutter that we deal with in ... read more »

GTD Tools

A cottage industry has grown from David Allen’s book, built primarily around software tools that help organize your stuff according to GTD principles. As with the GTD philosophy, the Web is a valuable resource for learning about the applications and add-ons available. Let the Web sites below show you how to make the most of your online calendar, e-mail and more using GTD tools.

Dulcinea's Insight

  • Simplify your learning curve. Whenever possible, simply add extensions to the software you’re already familiar and comfortable with. That way, you won’t have to master a new stand-alone application.
  • If available, use trial versions of software to see if a particular application works for you. If you’re buying and installing software from an online source, be sure to practice safe shopping techniques. See the findingDulcinea Online Shopping Web Guide for tips on how to make sure a site is trustworthy.

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Getting Things Done Outlook Add-In Support Site offers help with the GTD Outlook Add-In. The Add-In takes the GTD methodology and applies it to Microsoft Outlook’s calendar, task list and e-mail modules. View how-to videos and download a 30-day free trial version. Quantity pricing is available.
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GTDInbox for Gmail is a Firefox add-on that uses Gmail’s labels to help you organize your e-mail according to GTD guidelines. This is a freeware program that offers perks for donations.
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Priacta , a time management software company, offers a list of more than 100 GTD software applications that Priacta certifies as supporting the GTD approach to time management and task organization. Find a succinct description of features, release date and pricing for each application.
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