Gtd Virtual Study Group

Our topic this week was Back to Basics: Five phases of project planning. This is Chapter 3 of Getting Things Done, for those of you scoring at home. Tara was on the road and Augusto kindly agreed to host. Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

We've had a bunch of requests for discussions and reviews of Collect, Process, Organize, Review, Do and this seems like a great opportunity to do some Back to Basics sessions, following (more or less) the table of contents of Getting Things Done. (For those of you scoring at home, this would be Chapter 2.) Hope you can join us for this refresher course! Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Every air traveler has heard instructions like these: "Remember to put your own oxygen mask on before attempting to help others." In this episode, you'll join long-time participant, Augusto Pinaud, and the Virtual Study Group as they explore how to apply the airplane rules to everyday life.    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

After a disruption, an unexpected change, or anything that really derails your practice of GTD, how do you get the wheels back on? Join us and get some roadside assistance.    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Wow! The first half of 2011 is nearly over. In this episode, we talk about midyear review and summer planning.    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

In this episode of the Virtual Study Group, longtime participant Ken Mattsson shares his insights and ah-hahs from attending David Allen's Making It All Work live seminar.  Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

A lot of people really struggle with all the moving parts of GTD. In this episode, the VSG talks about how to set up a system and get it running so you can really begin to reap the benefits of your GTD practice. If you're a newbie, you'll get lots of good advice!    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

One of the trickiest (and most critical) parts of getting a new job is the salary negotiation. Yet, the skills required are rarely taught. In this special edition interview, host Tara Rodden Robinson talks to Jim Hopkinson, author of  to give you the inside scoop on how to ask for what you're worth--and get it! Check out  (affiliate link).   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Is it possible to do GTD "wrong?" Are there any dangers of building a bad GTD practice? Listen in as the Virtual Study Group takes a look at ubiquitous capture, perfectionism, and getting stuck in tending the system instead of doing the actions.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Trying to instill a new habit? Acquire a new skill? Build your knowledge? In this episode, the VSG takes on using GTD to implement new behaviors.    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

How do you use the 20K horizon of focus to get things done? We're back to basics in this episode. Listen as we talk about how to use 20K to set goals (30 and 40K), how 50K can help you define areas of focus, and how 20K can help you to make decisions when opportunities come your way.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Who helped you learn GTD? Have you wanted to help people around you acquire GTD skills? In this episode, the Virtual Study Group share tips, success stories, and much more.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

In this special episode, learn about co-author of The Investment Answer, Dan Goldie. He talks about how writing this book with his best friend, the late Gordon Murray, changed his view on his "50K," how he handled the workflow of writing the book, and what it was like to tackle a significant and urgent project.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Having trouble getting to the actual doing part of your GTD? Then you're in luck-in this episode, the Virtual Study Group tackles how to actually get things done.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Lists! In this first session of 2011, the Virtual Study Group talks about all things listing. What sorts of lists do you make? How do you use them? Get those lists actionable! A great session for anyone who has a lot of things or interests to keep up with.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Thinking about going back to good old paper for your GTD system? In this episode, we talk about how some folks use paper to keep their lives and work running smoothly.This is our last podcast of 2010! Thanks again for your listenership--we are so grateful to be able to bring this podcast to you. Here's wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday season and a very Happy New Year!To read the Lifehacker article mentioned during the call, go here:    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Is strategic planning only for businesses and organizations? Maybe not! In this episode, we discuss what strategic planning is and how you can apply it to your life. Creating vision for the future, setting goals, making plans-we cover it all.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

It's an iPad/iPhone extravaganza! Listen in for tons of tips, how-tos, and app reviews.    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Do you travel a lot? Or does even the occasional trip scuttle your ability to get things done when you get back? Then this show's for you! Listen as the Virtual Study Group takes on GTD on the go.   Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website:

Omnifocus is an incredibly powerful, Mac-based task and project management system for GTD. However, many new users find Omnifocus a little steep on the learning curve side. In this episode, you'll learn some OF basics plus some power-user tips from our long-time participant, Augusto Pinaud.    Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website: