This page currently focuses on the productivity method devised by David Allen. While there are many others, Allen's method, Getting Things Done, has it's foundation in applied research compiled over decades by this former engineer. His work also offers insight into effective organizational strategies for students. Getting things done focuses on task management, not time management. One of the key reasons for developing effective productivity tools is so the mind can be used for creativity and problem solving - not solely retrieval of information.
The impact of a positive workflow is that students will be able to manage the school-home-extracurricular activities well and consistently. The benefits also help student's minds organize information and processes into single step action items so completion will be effective and efficient. This impacts all subjects but shows significant gains in mathe
matics and the writing process.
Free Resources The David Allen Company offers some wonderful free resources for supporting and advancing your GTD practice:
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Getting things done focuses
on task management,
not time management.
Five Steps that Apply Order to Chaos
Getting Things Done by David Allen
1. Capture - Collect what has your attention.
2. Clarify - Process what it means.
3. Organize - Put it where it belongs.
4. Reflect - Review everything.
5. Engage - Simply do.