Glossary GTD
GTD
Acronym Also known as:
getting-things-doneProductivityMethodology
Definition
Getting Things Done
A personal productivity methodology created by David Allen for organizing and tracking tasks and projects.
GTD (Getting Things Done) is a time management method created by productivity consultant David Allen and published in a book of the same name in 2001.
Core Principles
- Capture: Collect what has your attention
- Clarify: Process what it means
- Organize: Put it where it belongs
- Reflect: Review frequently
- Engage: Simply do
Key Concepts
- Inbox: Where all inputs are captured
- Next Action: The very next physical action required
- Waiting For: Items delegated or waiting on others
- Someday/Maybe: Items to consider later
- Reference: Information to keep but not act on