01st Feb 2008
How do you take control. . your opinion sought
This question came in from Chris Ingham asking how to take control…
Do you have any info regarding Getting Things Done software? Might it be that you’re already using such software yourself?
I’m interested in the different perspectives analysis (entering potential task information into a database, which can be filtered and viewed by perspective, at the click of a button. e.g.
- Context - listing tasks by nature, such as email, call, meeting or shopping, etc.
- Project - listing of current projects.
- Next Action - next action to be taken on each project.
- Waiting For - highlighting tasks waiting for an external event to occur before action can be taken.
- Urgent Now - literally can’t be put off.
- Some Day Maybe - squirrelling away possible tasks
A programme designed for work-life management and not just work. For business owners where the lines between work and life are often blurred ……. like mine!
There are so many different solutions available; some software based, others non-technical and others that are a mix of the two.
My system is a mix and is a process I’ve developed over the years that suits my way of working (part of it is to do with having a brilliantly efficient PA! 
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You might like to investigate www.simpleology.com which started off as a very effective off-line system created by Mark Joyner and now has some software tools to go with it. It is a free programme and can be very effective if it suits your working style.
Apart from that I’m not really able to recommend a software solution as such - it’s not my area of expertise.
Your Thoughts?
What advice would you offer Chris? Have you found an effective system you would recommend? Or are there solutions offered that you do not rate - for whatever reason?
Share your experience using the comments link below - I’m sure Chris will not be the only one who values your opinion.
~ Carol Bentley
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