Morten Røvik & Lars Rothschild Henriksen

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Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning126. Half-year GTD review inspirationCould you use some inspiration for a bigger review this summer? In this episode, Morten and Lars provide reflections, which were also shared at their GTD Master Class Retreat. They include: - Approaching your Horizons of Focus bottom-up and top-down - Reviewing/aligning your Horizons of Focus with your life partner - Tips for seeing what you're not seeing ..and more! We hope that this helps you in your 'GTD journey' and if it does, or if you have questions for us to pick up in the podcast, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning.dk And as always, we'd...2025-06-281h 02

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning125. Digital decluttering with GTDHow do you use Getting Things Done® (GTD) when it comes to digital decluttering? In this episode, Morten and Lars approach the topic with different perspectives, including: - A Natural Planning Model-approach for digital decluttering - Their specific advice and thoughts on specific areas such as digital files, photos - Their generic recommendations on email folders ..and much more, including learning the Danish word 'Gækkebrev'! We hope that this helps you in your 'GTD journey' and if it does, or if you have questions for us to pick up in the podcast, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning.dk...2025-05-281h 02

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning124. Summer Vacation with GTD in 2025How do you use Getting Things Done® (GTD) when it comes to vacations? In this episode, Morten and Lars revisit the topic of GTD and vacations for 2025. Some things have changed since last time, so listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars talk about: - Their use of the Natural Planning Model for vacations - Their use of travel checklists - Their current thinking on how to do your GTD practice while on vacation ..and much more! We hop that this helps you in your "GTD journey" and if it does, or if you have questions for us to p...2025-04-2854 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning123. Avoiding Project BlindnessAre you experiencing project blindness? It happens to all of us over time, our project list doesn't give us the perspective we need. Fortunately, there's a way back! Listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars talk about: - Their own experience with project blindness - How you might spot your own project blindness - Their strategies for how to deal with it ..and much more! We hop that this helps you in your GTD journey and if it does, or if you have questions for us to pick up in the podcast, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning...2025-03-2545 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning122. Strategies to get your GTD® Weekly Review doneIs it hard to get started doing your Weekly Review? We recently got a listener email asking just this question, so in this episode, Morten and Lars talk about our strategies from some different perspectives, including: - How to play on the same team as your brain - How to reflect to find out what your actual obstacles are - Practical tips on how to get started ..and much more! Thanks so much to Albert-Jan for the question and if YOU have a question, be sure to let us know at podcast@vitallearning.dk And as always, we'd love for...2025-02-2155 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning121. GTD & tracking Team progress with Jonas LangeteigHow could you track team progress with a team of GTD'ers? In this episode, Morten interviews Jonas Langeteig to learn more about he does just that, including: - How Leroy Seafood uses The Leroy Way as their business system - How Jonas tracks the team OKR's (Objectives and Key Results) - How the team uses GTD to track their Next Actions ..and much more! Even though Viva Goals will be sunset, we hope that this episode helps you think about how you could use this approach with your team. And as always, we'd love for you to follow or connect...2025-01-2837 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning119. In-house GTD® Trainer Experiences - interview with René LieThis episode contains an interview with Second-in-command in the Norwegian Naval Forces Band René Lie. We'll learn from René: - What was the process of getting certified like, and what challenges did you encounter with the bureaucracy along the way? - Do you think GTD can contribute to strengthening Norway's defence capability in the future? If so, how? ..and much more. You can find/connect with René here: - GTDConnect: https://forum.gettingthingsdone.com/members/rene-lie.12880/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ren%C3%A9-lie-979a5a78/ Links: - Morten/Lars' LinkedIn profiles: - Lars: https://www.linkedin.com...2025-01-1041 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning120. More on projects & Mortens Stress TestDidn't you just talk about projects? Yes, but there's more! In this episode, Morten and Lars dive deeper into projects, including: - The smaller emphasis on projects in today's GTD seminar - The best phrasing strategies for project names - How we handle soft vs hard deadlines in our systems ..and much more, including Mortens stress test! We hope that this episode helps, or inspires you, in your GTD practice. And ss mentioned at the end, we'd love for you to follow or connect with us on LinkedIn! We always like to connect with GTD'ers from around the world, you...2024-12-1652 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital LearningBonus episode: Announcing the Global Guided GTD Weekly ReviewBonus episode: Join our Global Guided GTD Weekly Review! This episode is a very quick one, to let you know about 2 things: - The Global Guided Weekly Review happening on YouTube on December 10 - That GTD Summer Camp signups are opening mid-December So join Morten and Lars by signing up to receive your calendar invitation with information on how to participate in the Global Review! Sign up here and help us set a World Record: https://bit.ly/GlobalWeeklyReview Other links: - Morten/Lars' LinkedIn profiles: - Morten: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mortenrovik/ - Lars: https://www.linkedin.com...2024-12-0606 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning118. GTD Tools Check-In 2024It's that time of year again! No, Christmas is not yet here - it's time for Morten and Lars to review their GTD setups! Listen to this episode to learn more about: - Which physical devices they use today - Which hardware devices they use today - Which software they use today and why they use it ..and much more! We hope that this episode helps, or inspires you, in your GTD practice. Also, be sure to mark your calendars on December 10 around 3PM CET for our Global Virtual Guided Weekly Review! This will be a historic event :-) Lastly...2024-10-281h 09

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning117. The Real Value Of The Projects List In GTDWhat is the real value of a Projects list in GTD? Morten and Lars talk about GTD all the time, but this time it's based on someone else's notes! You'll hear more about why this is the case in this episode, including why it helps with: - Maintaining focus on the right things - Avoiding overwhelm - Improves relationships ..and much more! We hope that this episode helps you and again, a big thank you to Gregory for providing us with this! If you a question that you'd like us to pick up, be sure to send it to us...2024-09-2841 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning115. I Have Too Much To Do Too!"Didn't you already do an episode about this?" This topic is familiar as Lars shared his thoughts on this topic earlier this year. But in this episode, it's Morten's time to share his thoughts on the topic including: - His own experiences with the signs of burnout recently - What his signs of burnout are and how he spots it in others - How to react when you find yourself approaching burnout ..and much more! We hope that this episode helps you and if you a question that you'd like us to pick up, be sure to send it to...2024-09-1042 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning116. Horizons Of Focus In GTD (Episode 9 Rerun)(episode 9 Rerun) In this slightly longer episode, we dive deep into the Horizons of Focus. What are they and how do they fit into the GTD methodology? Or maybe you already know how important these can be - how do I get started? We also touch on how to use these in your business, how to use them with a partner to align on the future, exercises/approaches to help you figure out what your horizons contain and so much more. And at the end, we even include a couple of very productive software tips! Links: - Braintoss: https://braintoss...2024-08-2837 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning114. Team - Getting Things Done With OthersHow can you use Getting Things Done® (GTD) with others? In this interview episode, Lars talks to authors of the new book "Team - Getting Things Done with Others" David Allen and Ed Lamont, where we learn: - How the book came to be - What the principles outlined in the Team book are - Some practical tips for YOU to try out in your teams ..and much more! Thank you so much to Ed and David for taking the time to join us. We hope that this episode helps you in your GTD practice and if you a question t...2024-06-1948 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning113. New Microsoft Planner With Stefan PiloWhat is Microsoft Planner and how could I use it as part of my GTD practice? In this episode, Lars talks to Stefan Pilo from Microsoft in Sweden who shares what's happening with the new Planner: - What is the basic functionality in Planner - How can you use the new Planner for your personal GTD practice - How can you use the new Planner in collaboration with others ..and much more! Thank you so much to Stefan for taking the time to join us. We hope that this episode helps you in your GTD practice and if you a...2024-06-0556 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning112. A Sustainable GTD SystemMy inbox is overflowing! How do I create a sustainable GTD system? In this episode, Morten and Lars go through a listeners' reflections on using GTD to create a sustainable life: - How you can get started on that big backlog - The different causes of that backlog - How the different steps may cause challenges ..and much more! We hope that this episode helps you in your GTD practice and if you a question that you'd like us to pick up, be sure to send it to us at podcast@vitallearning.dk! Also, the seats for the GTD Summer...2024-05-2239 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning111. Direction, not perfection: How to reflect betterReflecting is so important! How can you become better? In this episode, Morten and Lars go through: - How you can use the Horizons of Focus to reflect - How the Weekly Review helps with reflecting - How Morten supports his coaching client with follow-ups ..and much more, including a few reflecting questions at the end, that you might want to incorporate in your Weekly Review? We hope that this episode helps you in your GTD practice and if you a question that you'd like us to pick up, be sure to send it to us at podcast@vitallearning.dk! ...2024-05-0847 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning110. Other Vital Skills: Crucial Influence & Crucial Conversations for Mastering DialogueIt's not just about GTD today! We normally talk about GTD, but recently a listener asked about the other vital skills we teach. So in this episode, Morten and Lars go through: - How GTD intersects with Crucial Conversations - What you learn in Crucial Conversations - What you learn in Crucial Influence ..and much more, including Lars' suggestion to use NPM with Six Sources and soon the Team-book! We hope that this helps you to get a better understanding of these methodologies and hopefully inspire you to learn more. And if you have a question, about GTD or otherwise...2024-04-2453 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning109. Listener Questions #16: Hybrid capturing, GTD habits and an attractive Someday/Maybe list?It's time for another listener questions episode! In this episode, Morten and Lars go through three questions on - Using the Rocketbook (or reMarkable or others) for Capturing - Tips for implementing GTD as a habit - Making your Someday/Maybe list attractive ..and much more! We hope that this helps you, Christian, Griet and Kim, and everyone else listening and watching. If you have a question, be sure to send it to us at podcast@vitallearning.dk! Also, the number of available seats for the GTD Summer Camp 2024 is decreasing - we're down to just 10 seats! It's June 15-16...2024-04-1047 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning108. I Have Too Much To Do!What do you do, when you have too much to do? In this episode, Morten and Lars go through what they would do, when you have too much to do. The case is Lars' very own work right now: Balancing becoming a father, part time paternity leave with a lot of work showing up. What do you do? - Revisiting your calendar to ensure that the right things are taking up space in your calendar - Revisiting your higher horizons to help you work on the right things and parking the rest - Reworking your lists to ensure that the...2024-03-2744 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning107. Travelling with Getting Things Done® (GTD)How do you use GTD when travelling? In this episode, Morten and Lars go through what they use from GTD before, during and after vacations including: - Using the Natural Planning Model® to plan your trip - How they use/manage their packing lists - What apps Morten uses for his trips ..and much more! We hope that this helps you plan your next trip and if you have any questions for us, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning.dk If you don't have any trips, perhaps you'd want to plan a trip to Denmark? The GTD Summer Camp 2024 s...2024-03-1350 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning106. Listener questions #15: Flagged e-mails, GTD for non-organised people and a midlife crisisIt's time for another Listener Questions episode! In this episode, Morten and Lars cover 3 questions regarding: - How you manage flagged e-mails/Microsoft To Do and the Action folder - How to communicate the value of GTD to ""non-organised"" individuals - How to manage a midlife crisis (or other crises) with GTD Thanks a lot to Jimmy, Hauke and Joost for their questions! If you have any questions for us, you can reach us at podcast@vitallearning.dk The music video Morten mentions is Talking Heads - Once in a lifetime: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGofoH9RDEA Also...2024-02-2836 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning105. Is GTD Still Relevant?Is Getting Things Done® (GTD) still relevant in 2024 (and beyond)? In this episode, Morten and Lars walk through why GTD is more relevant than ever, including: - How the amount, complexity and speed of change in the world impacts your in's - Why clarifying your inputs is more important than ever - Why awareness of your higher horizons is even more valuable ..and much more. Hopefully this adds perspective to your use of GTD - perhaps helpful to share with a friend who's fallen off the GTD wagon? Also, the GTD Summer Camp 2024 signup is open! June 15-16 in Denmark, h...2024-02-1459 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital LearningBonus episode: Getting Things Done with OthersGTD is about personal productivity, but we're not alone. We all work with others, we learn from others and learn better with others. So Morten and Lars recorded an episode about this for the official Getting Things Done® (GTD) podcast from David Allen Company and we wanted to share this here as well! In this bonus episode, we talk about learning GTD/improving your GTD practices with others through: - The GTD Summer Camp - GTD Connect - The upcoming Team book We hope you'll make use of these when possible, to learn GTD or become an even better GTD'er. L...2024-02-0921 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning104. Daily GTD ChecklistsAre you sometimes struggling to stick to your GTD practice? Perhaps you'd benefit from implementing a daily checklist! Listen or watch as Morten and Lars walk through: - Things to consider doing as you start working - Things to consider as you're working - Things to consider as you leave work ..including lots of tips and tricks! And as we mention in the episode, be sure to tailor your personal checklists to your own personal needs. Also, the GTD Summer Camp 2024 signup is open! June 15-16 in Denmark, head on over to www.GTDSummerCamp.com to learn more and sign...2024-01-3145 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning103. Calendar & Reference System in GTDSo you found your tool for your GTD lists - what else do you need? Calendar and Reference systems are vital to any GTD'ers practice, so listen along as Morten and Lars walk through: - How to use your calendar in GTD and what applications they use - What reference systems you will likely need and what they use - Tips and tricks for both, including shared calendars, templates ..and much more! Also, the GTD Summer Camp 2024 signup is open! June 15-16 in Denmark, head on over to www.GTDSummerCamp.com to learn more and sign up 🥳 Links: - Morten/Lar...2024-01-171h 06

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning102. Choosing Your GTD ToolWhat tool should I use for my lists in GTD? To learn more about that, Morten and Lars walks through some of the most commonly used tools: - Microsoft Outlook/To Do - Apple Reminders - Google Tasks/Keep ..and many more! It's a long list and we don't know all of them in detail, so we're looking forward to your comments on YouTube on what we've missed. Also, the GTD Summer Camp 2024 signup is open! June 15-16 in Denmark, head on over to www.GTDSummerCamp.com to learn more and sign up 🥳 Links: - GTD Tools matrix PDF: https://bit...2023-12-061h 12

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning101. Holacracy and Getting Things Done - An Interview With Brian RobertsonGTD is about personal productivity - what about organisations? To learn more about that, we are joined by Holacracy author Brian Robertson on today’s episode! Listen to learn more about: - What Holacracy is (and isn’t), also from a GTD’ers perspective - What advantages would you have as a GTD’er starting with Holacracy - Concrete tips for what you can try out in your teams, such as tactical meetings ..and much more! It’s a fun and inspiring episode, we hope you enjoy it. Also, the GTD Summer Camp dates have been announced! June 15-16 2024, head on over to...2023-11-2250 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning100. It's episode 100! 🥳For once, the purpose of an episode is NOT to help you learn GTD or become a better GTD'er :-) This is our 100th episode! So the purpose of this podcast is the "companionship", as described by a listener - to reflect back on the first 100, a quick quiz and to share the FANTASTIC listener texts, audio and video clips that you sent in! Thank you so much for all the congratulations, thanks for the spending the time with us and we look forward to the next 100(0) 🙏🏻 Links: - GTD Summer Camp 2023 video (3 min version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LSA...2023-11-0843 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning99. Building GTD into the company culture: Interview with Jason AtwoodIn this episode Martin Haagen and Morten Røvik has interviewed Jason M Atwood. Jason is the CEO of the New York based SalesForce Consultancy Arkus and an avid GTDer. He talks about his personal journey with GTD and about how they have implemented GTD into the core of Arkus. He shares his thoughts on how to share GTD into your own company and his thoughts on how AI will play a part in the future Workspace. You can find Jason on X: https://twitter.com/JasonMAtwood And have a look at Arkus here: https://www.arkusinc.com/ Links: - M...2023-10-2547 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning98. GTD Tools Check-In 2023: A lot of AppleIt's that time of year! It's time for the GTD Tools Check-in for 2023. In this episode, Morten and Lars go through all of their hardware and software uses including: - Their hardware at the office and on the go (spoiler: It's almost all fruit labelled) - Their different software uses, including where they differ - A lot of tips from Morten on helpful mini-app's ..and much more! Also, we'd LOVE to hear from you with a quick message, audio snippet or even better, a quick video regarding our episode number 100! Don't worry about making it perfect, find your phone and...2023-10-1156 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning97. An interview With Darude: DJ, Musician and GTD'erIt's time for another interview episode! In this episode Jukka and Morten interview DJ and musician Darude. As always, we hope that this episode helps you in your GTD practice and thanks so much to Darude for sharing about his GTD practise and creative processes. Check out Darude here: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6120QOlsfU This song, Sandstorm, kicked off Darude’s career and is a great listen. See if you can sit still… - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9r597vJbSQ This is an interpretation of Sandstorm that Auckland Symphony Orchestra did. Awesome vibes. - ht...2023-09-2746 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning96. Listener Questions 14: Alternatives to contexts, analogue systems and projects lists without AOFIt's time for another listener questions episode! In this episode, Morten and Lars go through questions from Alex, Jukka and Ivan covering topics such as: - Alternatives to using the classic contexts in GTD - Their experience with completely analogue GTD systems - How a simplified projects structure might look like ..and much more! As always, we hope that this episode helps you in your GTD practice and thanks so much to Alex, Jukka and Ivan for their questions. If you have a question, be sure to let us know at podcast@vitallearning.dk! Also, we'd LOVE to hear from...2023-09-1352 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning95. Long Term PlanningWhat is long term planning and how do we approach it with GTD? In this episode, Morten and Lars talk about how long term planning works in GTD, including: - Their personal approach to long term planning - What their experience is with GTD'ers when they "meet" the higher horizons - How their long term planning impacts what happens in the moment ..and much more! This is a broad topic and we hope that you'll find some nuggets in the episode to inspire your own long term planning. And if something cool happens, be sure to let us know at...2023-08-3046 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning94. Clarify ClarifiedIt's time for a listener feedback - not questions - episode! In a previous episode, we took on Gregory's question about having too many next actions. More clarify on higher horizons helped Gregory, as we suggested, but this also led Gregory to write a very thoughtful e-mail on how words matter regarding the Clarify questions: - How the wording used in the Clarify step has evolved - What Morten and Lars typically point out regarding the clarify questions - How the clarify step is now simplified when we introduce people to GTD ..and much more! This is a very nerdy...2023-08-1635 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning93. Cynefin & GTD - Interview With Dann Bleeker PedersenYou probably read that wrong in your head - it's pronounced ku-NEV-in (kəˈnɛvɪn) :-) In this LAST episode before our summer break, Lars talks to Danish longtime GTD'er Dann Bleeker Pedersen about his GTD practice and experience using the Cynefin framework. We'll dive into: - How Dann uses GTD, both as a father and in his role as Head of TECH in Retail for the fashion company BESTSELLER. - What the Cynefin framework describes and how it relates to projects - How the Cynefin framework impacts your projects list and use of the Natural Planning Model ..and much...2023-06-2144 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning92. Listener questions #13: How can GTD help with ADHD, alcoholismIt's time for another Listener Questions episode, this time with with questions on: - Morten & Lars' experiences on how GTD can help people diagnosed with ADHD - How GTD might help with addictions such as alcoholism Thanks so much to the sender for submitting such deep questions for the podcast - if you have questions for us, big or small, e-mail us at podcast@vitallearning.dk. Also, one last reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars (lars@vitallearning.dk) if you want to join us June 17-18...2023-06-0739 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning91. Interview With Martin HaagenMorten has interviewed Martin Haagen. Martin is GTD trainer and coach in Sweden and a father, husbond and an explorer of the Wilds. And he has worked for years as a Saleforce consultant. He talks about his journey with GTD and the benefits he feels GTD gives him. We talk about GTD and Saleforce and his idea for an integration of GTD in Salesforce. Also, our usual quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars (lars@vitallearning.dk) if you want to join. We look forward to...2023-05-2449 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning90. Listener Questions #12: Projects/hashtags, 250+ next actions and Horizons of Focus revisitedIt's time for another Listener Questions episode! Listen to this episode with questions from Poland and the US on: - Using hashtags to link projects with next actions - What to do when you have 250+ next actions - How much detail should you have on your Horizons of Focus? ..and much more! Thanks to Mariusz, Gregory and Ivan for their questions! If you have questions for us, e-mail us at podcast@vitallearning.dk. Also, our usual quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars (lars@vitallearning.dk...2023-05-1052 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning89. Reference Systems In Getting Things DoneHow do you use reference systems in GTD? Listen to this episode to learn more about referencing anything with GTD, including: - What are the items that should be referenced - The different systems that you might need for digital and physical reference - Morten and Lars' slightly (?) different approaches to digital reference ..and much more! Thanks to Hauke from Germany for reminding us to do an episode solely about this topic. Also, our usual quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars (lars@vitallearning.dk) if...2023-04-2649 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning88. GTD & AIHow will AI impact your Getting Things Done® (GTD) practice? Listen to this episode to learn more about what Morten, Lars and our special guest Paul Vahur from Vital Learning in Estonia think about GTD and AI, including: - How do they currently see AI perhaps helping in your GTD practice - Where AI still doesn't help - What they hope to see in future AI when it comes to GTD ..and much more! Also, a quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars (lars@vitallearning.dk) i...2023-04-1250 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning87. Apple Reminders As Your GTD SystemWhat does Apple Reminders look like as a GTD system? And how does it feel for someone moving from either Omnifocus or Todoist? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten and Lars have migrated/are migrating from those platforms into Reminders, including: - What lists they each use in Reminders - What their pro's and con's are for switching - How #hashtags can be used in a Weekly Review ..and much more! Also, a quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023. All tickets have been sold, but get on the waiting list by emailing Lars (lars@vitallearning...2023-03-2947 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning86. Designing The Ideal GTD WorkplaceHow do you design the ideal GTD workspace? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten and Lars would approach designing such a workspace, including: - Ingredients in a GTD workspace when you work in an office with free seating - The components of Morten and Lars' own desks - Archiving when multiple people use the archive ..and much more! Also, we would normally give you a quick reminder about the GTD Summer Camp 2023, but it's sold out since we recorded the episode! But we might be able to dig up just a few more tickets, so still...2023-03-1559 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning85. How Good A GTDer Are You?How good a GTD'er are you? Or more interestingly, where might you be able to up your GTD game? Listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars walk you through one of the GTD Practitioner evaluations used in coaching and GTD Level 2 seminars. Reflect on your experience using the five I's with statements such as: - Regular Weekly Reviews - Regularly recalibrate project inventory - Ability to navigate change ..and much more! This one's for all you seasoned GTD'ers out there :-) Also, a quick reminder that there still are a few GTD Summer Camp tickets available! June 17-18 2023 is...2023-03-0138 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning84. Making The Weekly Review Work For YouHow do you make the Weekly Review work for you? In this episode, Morten & Lars go through how they adapt their GTD Weekly Reviews, including: - Apps used for their checklists - How their lists differ significantly - How Lars splits his checklists in weekly, monthly and quarterly sections ..and much more! Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are on sale now! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick to book your early bird tickets here: www.GTDSummerCamp.com Links: - Kairos Cognition...2023-02-1544 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning83. Listener questions: Delegation, waiting fors, project planning and more!It's time for another round of listener questions! In this episode, Morten & Lars go through questions from two listeners, including: - Delegating & loooong Waiting For lists - Planning of projects - how deep to go? - How to help others benefit from GTD ..and much more! Thanks so much to Ivan and Marco for sending in their questions. If you have a question, let us know at podcast@vitallearning.dk Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are now available! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there...2023-02-0133 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning82. Scaling Up With GTDIt has been a busy 2022 for Vital Learning! How have we used GTD to stay on top? Listen to this episode to learn more about: - Our use of Checklists - Using Natural Planning Model to align expectations - Expanded Areas of Focus to involve more people ..and much more! PLUS, you might want to watch this episode, as Morten really upped his video production skills :-) Also, a quick reminder that GTD Summer Camp tickets are now available! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023 will take place - we hope to see you there and be quick...2023-01-181h 03

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning81. Interview With Christoffer Endresen From Nordic NeuroLabsIn this interview episode, Christoffer Endresen shares his GTD journey working as a Sales Manager at NordicNeuroLab in Bergen in Norway. Listen to this episode to learn more about: - His early struggles with the Weekly Review - That his house and his head is now a lot cleaner - The tools he uses and how - Why he thinks it's important to have a lean and mean system - Why gaining clarity and to remove friction is important to him - What rewards does he think what GTD has given him - How you can be a Sneaky B...2023-01-0439 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning80. Merry Christmas: DoneHow does GTD apply to enjoying Christmas (or any other holiday)? In this last episode of 2022, Morten & Lars go through how they use GTD as the holidays are approaching, including: - The different projects that arise - The use of checklists - The concept of "nisse" ..and much more! We really hope that our thoughts will help you enjoy the upcoming holidays even more. And as always, if you do, we love to hear from you! Podcast@GTDnordic.dk is where you'll reach us. Lastly: GTD Summer Camp tickets are now out! June 17-18 2023 is when the GTD Summer Camp 2023...2022-12-0746 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning79. Using GTD As A Project Manager - Interview With Carsten Nielsen“Project Management is the facilitation of GTD for project teams” - that's the starting point for Carsten Nielsen, certified GTD trainer for Vital Learning in Denmark and a project management teacher and expert. In this episode, Lars interviews Carsten to learn more about the intersection between GTD and project management: - What systems Carsten uses, both personally and with teams - How he uses GTD as a project manager - How he shares GTD and uses it e.g. in productive meetings ..and much more! We really hope that you benefit from this episode, either if you're a project manager or a...2022-11-2333 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning78. Listener questions: Prioritization, AI assistants and e-mail managementAre we missing a prioritization step in GTD? In this episode, we cover questions from Denmark, Germany and America regarding: - Were does priorities come into play? What about the big picture? - What's your perspective on AI assistants in a GTD system? - I have this pile of emails that just move from folder to folder - how do you manage emails in GTD? ..and much more! Thanks to Frantz, Ivan and Achim for their questions - we love answering your questions, so be sure to send them to us at podcast@gtdnordic.dk. Lastly: Don't forget to block...2022-11-0944 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning77. Investor Morten Klein and GTDMorten Klein is a Norwegian Investor, Business owner, husbond and father and he loves Getting Things Done. Morten learned early on that if you don’t control all the things you want to do they will control you. How did learning about Horizon of Focus change Mortens relationship with his family, and with his company? And why did he stand up a board meeting because of a date he made with his grand child? Morten also shares how he turns his work on an off. Morten shares that he has achieved all the goals he has set for himself over th...2022-10-2643 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning76. Tools Check - In 2022It's time for another Tools Check-In episode! We did an episode on this topic in 2021 - what does Morten and Lars use today? In this episode we cover: - Hardware devices - Capture tools - Email, calendar, reference and miscellaneous including automations ..and much more! And we'd love to hear from you - what are your favorite tools/tips/automations? Lars also has a request for a developer to support his task manager project. If you like GTD, can code using SwiftUI and would like to play around with this app with Lars as a hobby, please send Lars an...2022-10-121h 04

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning75. Next Actions And Horizons Of FocusHow do your next actions relate to your Horizons of Focus? In this episode, we pick up on a discussion that took place in a recent Level 3 seminar: How many of your next actions directly relate to your Vision? 15%? 95%? (we'd love to hear your number!) Lars also admits to breaking one of the classic GTD rules: The 2 minute Next Action! But.. they agree that it actually is in line with GTD - listen to this episode to learn why. We're also happy to announce the GTD Summer Camp 2023 dates! Be sure to block your calendars from June 17-18 2023, so you...2022-09-2834 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning74. OKR And GTD with Jørn Arild AndenæsIn this episode Morten interviews Jørn Arild Andenæs from GEODATA in Norway. Jørn Arild has been working in the intersection of Getting Things Done® (GTD) and Objectives & Key Results (OKR) and her shares his insights. Who better to shed some light on this interesting subject? Jørn Arild is also the lead of the largest GTD Meetup.com group in the world. Nearing 1000 members the group offers a free community for learning from peers in Norwegian: The Oslo GTD Gathering: https://www.meetup.com/oslo-gtd-gathering/ Links: - Connect with Jørn Arild: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerna...2022-09-1439 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning73. Managing Complex ProjectsDo you have an example of a using GTD in more complex projects? This episode is officially a listener questions episode, but the primary conversation dives into the launch of Vital Learning! The new company in the Nordics offering not only GTD but also other great Crucial Learning properties, which we really look forward to. We'll cover: - 2 listener question feedbacks - A listener question from Michael on handling more complex projects - A walkthrough of a very complex project: Handling changes to the core of your company (GTDnordic!) This is a very personal episode, as we share the story...2022-08-3150 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning72. Back From VacationWe're back from vacation! And in this episode, Morten and Lars recap their vacations from a GTD perspective, including - How did it go with "The full Lars", i.e. staying offline from email (hint: Not as planned) - How did they use GTD during their vacations - What do they do to get back up to full speed after their breaks ..and much more! We're happy to be back after the summer break and hope our reflections help your future breaks. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www...2022-08-1729 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning71. GTD And Your Summer HolidayHow do you set yourself up for a great vacation? In this listener episode, Morten and Lars walk you through how they prepare and engage with the GTD system in relation to vacations. They'll cover topics before and during the vacation, such as: - Strategies for calendar management - Tips for setting Out of Office-mails - Their differences in email handling during the vacation ..and much more! We hope that this episode helps you enjoy your summer (or other!) vacation even more. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www...2022-06-2239 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning70. A Full Inbox, Finding Next Actions And Planning Projects - Listener QuestionsHow do you find your way through that full inbox? In this listener questions episode, Morten and Lars picks up 3 listener questions: - How to do the ""heroic action"" of getting to an empty inbox - When is the right time to define your new next action? - Is it always sufficient to just find a project and a next action? Thanks so much to Iman, Gabor and Alex for their great questions! We really appreciate them and if you have a question for us, let us know at podcast@gtdnordic.dk Links: - Our episode on Natural Planning Model®: h...2022-06-0842 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning69. Managing Recurring ProjectsHow do you manage recurring projects? In this episode, Morten and Lars will walk you through: - How Areas of Focus might be mixed up with recurring projects - How you go about building checklists for recurring projects - How they both use checklists for recurring projects in their systems, Apple Notes/Omnifocus and Todoist/OneNote ..and much more! You may want to watch this one (YouTube links below) as Morten shows his approach. Links: - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.com - Our episode on Natural Planning Model®: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/the-natural-planning-model-from-gtd - Tim Urban: Inside the mind o...2022-05-2544 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning68. Listener Questions: A Lightfooted Hand on Your System!How would you organize huge amounts of project information? In this episode, Morten and Lars picked 3 different listener questions covering various aspects of GTD: - How would you organize information from building a hospital from the ground up? - Can you move next actions to the Someday/Maybe list? - Would you use one or two systems, when you recognize that your personal system will sometimes suffer, when things are busy at work? ..and much more! Including a new expression: "A Lightfooted Hand on Your System" 😁 Thanks to Jerry, Erwann and Andreas for their questions! If you have any questions tha...2022-05-1131 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning67. Path To GTD MasteryWhat are the different levels in practicing GTD? Listen to this episode to learn more about the different levels, including: - The different stages of learning and implementing GTD - The perspective of the 5 I's for understanding where you are in your GTD implementation - More tips on the GTD® Practitioner Competency Evaluation from episode 22 ..and much more! Links: - Episode 22 on evaluating your GTD practice: https://soundcloud.com/gtdnordic/how-to-evaluate-your-own-gtd-practice - The GTD® Practitioner Competency Self Assessment PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDaZ18QtuKsWX8wkVLy99r_pp5OHlHA4/view?usp=sharing - GTD Summer Camp 2022: www.GTDSummerCamp.co...2022-04-2743 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning66. Hybrid Meetings Survival GuideWhat are best practices for hybrid meetings? Listen to this episode to learn more about Morten and Lars' best practices for hybrid meetings, including: - How you might want to reorganize your next hybrid meeting - How it might be helpful to have the meeting leader be a virtual participant - Why you might want to check in with virtual participants before the physical ones ..and much more! We'd also love to hear your tips on how you manage your hybrid meetings - let us know at podcast@gtdnordic.dk and we'll share those tips in an upcoming episode. Links: ...2022-04-1326 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning65. Do You Have Too Much To Do?How do you know if you have too much to do? Before diving into the two listener questions for this episode, Morten and Lars briefly cover the GTD Summer Camp 2022, where we hope to meet many of you! (link below) This episode revolves around two questions relating to each other - one in having too much to do and the other in subcategorizing Somday/Maybe. Listen to Morten and Lars dive into this topic, including: - Perspectives on your calendar to ensure you have enough room? - How the Horizons of Focus model can provide insights - How Morten and...2022-03-3040 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning64. Simplify Your GTDIs your GTD too complex? Or too simple? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars dive into this topic, including: - Are your lists attracting or repelling you? - How could you perhaps simplify your lists and their content - How e.g. your Areas of Focus can support simplifying your next actions lists ..and much more! If this episode helps you simplify your GTD system and/or practice, please let us know at podcast@gtdnordic.dk Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/c...2022-03-1639 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning63. Worries - how can GTD help?How do you deal with worries from a GTD perspective? You might be worrying about some of the things going on in the world, so in this episode, Morten and Lars look at this topic including: - A practical tip on worries from Finnish GTD® Coach and Trainer Jukka Backman - A personal story from Morten that helped him put things into perspective ..and much more, including a request from us on how YOU deal with worries? Please do let us know how you deal with your worries via email at podcast@gtdnordic.dk, and we'll share them in a f...2022-03-0228 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning62. Changing Your HabitsWhat are habits and how do they impact your GTD practice? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' takes on this topic, including: - Diving into what habits consist of - How habits impact each of the 5 steps in GTD - Book tips for learning more about habits! Links: - Kairos Cognition: https://www.kairoscognition.com - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q We really hope that this episode helps you on y...2022-02-1652 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning61. Best practices for working from homeWhat are good things to reflect on when working from home? Listen to this episode to learn Morten and Lars' tips on working from home, including: - The components in a good work-from-home cockpit - What parts of your system might need to be adjusted to this new reality - How you might want to support your mind in shifting from home to work-mode and vice versa ..and much more! As always, we hope that this supports you in working productively - both at work and from your home office - and as we mention in the episode, we'd love...2022-02-0241 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning60. Great meetings with GTDWhat does a great meeting look like from a GTD perspective? Listen to this episode to learn Morten and Lars' experiences and perspectives when it comes to good meetings, including: - The basic building blocks of a good meeting - Tips on meeting notes - How you (or others) might be multitasking in meetings, thereby significantly decreasing the meeting productivity. ..and much more! We hope that this supports you in reflecting on your best practices in meetings and as we mention in the episode, we'd love to hear from you on this topic! How you as GTD'ers make sure that...2022-01-1946 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning59. GTD Areas of FocusA practical deep dive into Horizon 2: Areas of Focus and Accountability. Getting this overview, both personally and professionally, really takes your GTD game to the next level. Listen to (or this time, perhaps you want to watch?) this episode, where Morten and Lars cover - What your areas of focus might look like - How this horizon interacts and impacts other horizons of your work and life - How they are useful in both in your personal and professional "complex/messy/rich" life ..and much more! On the YouTube version, we'll actually show you samples of what areas of focus...2022-01-0545 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning58. GTD Level 3 seminars & pre-New Year Weekly Review"As we approach a new year, could this perhaps help shine a different light on your GTD system?" In this episode, Morten and Lars first touch on their upcoming certification as Trainers in GTD Level 3: Focus & Direction seminars. After this, we talk about the different reflections that might show up as we approach a new year. How might that affect how you look at your different lists? Taking this timeframe into account, reflecting on your time available for your projects, a more thorough Weekly Review will likely help you get a better overview of your work, hopefully make you more...2021-12-0841 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning57. Listener questions #8: Project prioritization & sharing a GTD system"Are we totally crazy for sharing a GTD system?" This question came from one of our listeners via email and it is a common question for couples practicing GTD - how do we share the system, what works and what doesn't? In this episode, we'll dive into this question as well another listener question on Projects/AOF's/Goals and their priorities. Links: - Morten/Lars' channels on YouTube, if you want to watch the episodes: - Morten: https://www.youtube.com/c/MortenRøvikGTD - Lars: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkLSfpBA_YrjFMFuDiy5G0Q Thanks to Sergio, Lauren and C...2021-11-2440 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning56. Tools Check-In 2021What tools do Morten and Lars use today as part of their GTD practice? Listen to (or watch) this episode to learn about: - What tools they use today for capturing and organizing - How they use their tools differently from last year - What new tools have made their way into their systems ..and much more! This is an in-depth epsiode, which we really hope that you benefit from, and we'd love to hear what you use too? And as alwas, it's worth reminding you that the tools you need for YOUR GTD practice will differ from theirs, so...2021-11-1055 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning55. GTD & Mental HealthOctober 10th was World Mental Health day, so in this episode you'll hear Morten and Lars discussing in-depth: - The definition of Mental Health and how GTD relates to this - What types of stress you can experience and where the optimal place to be is - What to look for if you are concerned that you might be too stressed ..and much more. Links referenced in this episode: - Wanna Talk About It: https://www.wannatalkaboutit.com/ - visit this website to find local authorities who can help with significant mental health issues - The Stress Curve: https://gtdnordic...2021-10-2743 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning54. Listener questions #7: Big projects vs sub-projects and where to store support materialOne big project or many sub-projects? In today's episode, we cover two really good questions from our listeners. One relating to bigger projects versus many smaller ones - which is better? Both Morten and Lars agree on the best approach for this and provide several examples to exemplify their recommendation. The other question relates to where you'd want to store your support material - seperate files or in one application? Morten and Lars have differing approaches to this, similar to how they manage reference differently. Thanks a lot to Bill from the US and Matt from Australia for sending in...2021-10-1349 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning51. Renewing Your GTD Practices After The PandemicDo you need to review your GTD practices post-pandemic? As parts of the world are returning to more normal working conditions, your GTD system might need a tune-up to follow along! Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' takes on: - How your projects list might need to be revisited - How your lists of next actions could be impacted - Handing on to good practices that you picked up while working from home ..and many more tips! Plus a small (really) delayed happy birthday to this podcast, we actually turned 2 years old in May :-) We really...2021-09-0134 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning50. GTD and VacationsHow do you use GTD when on vacation? Or after? ..or.. at all? Listen to this episode to learn more about how Morten & Lars use GTD when on vacation: - Which parts of GTD they use? - Do they still do their weekly reviews? - What about after your vacation - how do you get back up and running? ..and much more, including a special Out Of Office tip from Morten! We really hope that this episode helps you on your GTD journey and, as always: If you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic...2021-08-1831 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning49. How GTD can help reduce burnoutIt's the last episode before our summer break and this is a special one! This episode contains a longer interview recorded for GTD Connect® members. In this episode, you will hear from Getting Things Done® (GTD) author David Allen and three trainers from our global network, to discuss how GTD can help to reduce burnout. While it has been an issue for years, burnout has been rising steeply since early 2020. The World Health Organization now calls burnout an official medical diagnosis. It is a result of chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed, and is characterized by three di...2021-06-231h 35

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning48. GTD for Hobbies and Housework"This is just for managing stuff at work" is a common thought when first coming across GTD. But the practices are just as applicable for everything else going on in your life, including hobbies and chores! Again inspired by a thread on the GTD Subreddit (link below), Morten and Lars cover how you might use GTD for both work around the house and your hobbies, including - Where they show up in a GTD system - How they become operational on your lists of projects and next actions - How getting them out of your head and into a trusted...2021-06-0936 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning47. The life of a commitment"Are there any Youtube videos/articles that provide a complete example for a tiny project?" was a question Lars struggled to answer on Reddit. So we decided to make an episode of it! Your life is made up of commitments but what does it actually look like as it travels through your GTD system? How about... - An email from a car rental company - Notes from your last meeting - You noticing your old fishing gear ..all the way up to the birth of a child! All of these trigger commitments on very different levels and in this episode...2021-05-2634 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning46. Horrible GTD SystemsWhat does a horrible GTD system look like? Does that actually even exist? From either a misunderstanding of the GTD best practices, or perhaps just a step on your GTD journey you haven't yet reached, Morten and Lars have come across many different "horrible" systems, such as: - Mixing projects with next actions or missing projects all-together - Overbooking the calendar leaving no room for other work - Not capturing everything that should go into your GTD system ..and finding a suitable reference system for you - in the end of the episode, it becomes quite clear that Morten and...2021-05-1241 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning45. Listener Questions: GTD and Fitness GoalsHow could you use GTD to achieve your fitness goals? Listener Thomas Novak wrote to us recently asking about just this, which is a great topic and timely for those who might have experienced some pandemic weight gains. Listen to this episode with Morten and Lars, where they cover how you might use GTD to help you achieve your fitness goals, mostly in relation to Lars' running habits: - Where could the motivation for your fitness goals come from? - What projects might be involved in getting you started or to the next level? - What other aspects of a...2021-04-2837 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning42. Procrastination for GTD'ersGTD'ers never procrastinate! Or do they..? Perhaps you even procrastinate on parts of GTD? In this episode, Morten and Lars dive into procrastination and - Clarify what procrastination is and the most common reasons for doing so - Cover the key aspects of the 5 steps in GTD where you might procrastinate - Explain where you actually might NOT be procrastinating - List the 5 most common limiting mindsets in GTD, which might lead to you procrastinating on getting a good GTD system up and running. Feel free to use this episode to procrastinate om something - if you do, you have...2021-03-1747 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning39. Getting your morning routines on cruise control with GTDWhy should you have a morning routine? And what could a GTD'ers morning routine look like? In this episode you'll hear Morten and Lars' perspectives on this topic, including - How they start their days - How morning routines have been impacted by working from home - Where to start your day at the office - what's the first thing you should look at ..and why Lars never knows what he's wearing until the sun comes up..? As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD...2021-02-0335 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning37. New Years Resolutions with GTD®How do New Years Resolutions play into a GTD system? In this episode you will hear Morten and Lars' takes on: - How these might look in a GTD system - How micro habits can help you establish new habits and help you achieve your goals - How to establish the Weekly Review as a solid base for your GTD practice in 2021 Links: - Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lk_m9N5aTmA - Our episode on Natural Planning Model® (NPM): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-natural-planning-model-from-gtd/id1465450649?i=1000455461426 - Our Nordic Virtual GTD Meetup in D...2021-01-0633 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning34. Listener questions: Choosing the right things to work on, biggest successes/failures with GTD®It's once again time for listener questions, this time from Erwann Laville, Andy Jewell and Michael Dreves! Their questions revolve around topics such as: - Where do I place a task that I want to/must do, but can't right now? - Should I be using a daily to-do list? What about all the unplanned work that shows up? - What are your biggest successes and failures with GTD? Listen to this episode, where Morten and Lars cover these and other questions. As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you...2020-11-1133 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning33. Getting Things Wrong®What are the most common mistakes that self-taught GTD'ers do? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars go through some of the most common mistakes, such as: - Due date overdose - Colour-coding everything - Leaving things unclarified - Having an incomplete projects list Links: - "White Paper: Reflection vs doing" mentioned by Morten: http://bit.ly/WhitePaperMR As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.2020-10-2841 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning32. Why each part of GTD mattersWhy do you write things down, even the small things? Why do you have a list of next actions? I have too much to do already, why should I spend time learning GTD? Listen to this episode to hear Morten and Lars' responses to these and other common questions to the different parts of GTD. Common questions about GTD, which can hopefully help you reflect on your own practice and perhaps better communicate to others why you're a GTD'er! As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more...2020-10-1429 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning30. Listener questions: Handling a promotion with GTD, paper based systems and OneNoteIn this episode, Morten and Lars give their perspectives on two great listener questions. This time, the questions are from Michael in Germany and Ingrid in Australia asking: - How do you use GTD to handle a promotion? - How can you use paper based systems and what is your experience using OneNote for your GTD system? Listen to this episode to learn more! And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at...2020-09-1624 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning28. Listener questions: How GTD'ers say "no" and dealing with an overbooked calendarIn this episode, Morten and Lars give their perspectives on two great listener questions: - How do you know when you have too much on your plate? Does GTD say anything about saying “no” to more tasks? - When do you actually get to look at those next actions and choose from them if your calendar is completely full? Listen to this episode to learn more! And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear...2020-08-1921 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning24. Using Affirmations as a GTD'erWhat are affirmations, what are the benefits and how can you use them as a GTD'er? In this episode, you'll hear Morten and Lars' perspectives on affirmations and learn how to use them yourself. You'll get a lot of ideas for how to craft your own and also the different ways you can implement using them. We always welcome episode feedback/suggestions, but we're also still looking to hear YOUR stories about WHEN GTD HELPED YOU THE MOST? It seems that most GTD'ers have one (or more) episodes in their lives, where GTD really helped them out. We'd like to...2020-05-2723 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning23. What it's like to be a GTD Trainer?What's it like to be a GTD® Trainer? How do you become one? In this episode, Morten and Lars will walk you through the steps in becoming a GTD Trainer, if you had ever thought about what that might look like. You'll also be invited to join our upcoming Nordic Virtual GTD Meetup with Coaches and we also want to hear YOUR stories! We always welcome episode feedback/suggestions, but we're also looking to hear your stories about WHEN GTD HELPED YOU THE MOST? It seems that most GTD'ers have one (or more) episodes in their lives, where GTD really h...2020-05-1332 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning22. How to evaluate your own GTD practiceHow good are you at doing GTD? Where are your biggest areas of improvement? In this episode, Morten and Lars share two different tools that will help you assess your own GTD practice. - The GTD-Q test - The GTD® Practicioner Competency Self Assessment Links for the above: - GTD-Q test in Norwegian: www.GTDtest.no - GTD-Q test in Danish: www.gtdnordic.dk/gtd-q/ - GTD-Q test in English: https://gettingthingsdone.com/gtd-q/ - The GTD® Practitioner Competency Self Assessment PDF: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KDaZ18QtuKsWX8wkVLy99r_pp5OHlHA4/view?usp=sharing As always, if yo...2020-04-2926 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning21. How to approach the Corona virus as a GTD'erThe Corona virus impacts everyone around the world - how does a GTD'er deal with such turbulent times? In this episode, Morten and Lars walk you through steps to take from a GTD perspective, to handle such life changing events. This includes - Reviewing your Horizons of Focus - Reviewing and parking what you can and review your Someday/Maybe list, possibly renegotiate as needed with stakeholders - Do a Mindsweep for what has your attention ..and more. We hope that you will really benefit from this episode and if you do, we'd love to hear from you via podcast...2020-04-1523 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning17. Most common pitfalls in GTDWe all fall off the GTD wagon at times, what are the most common pitfalls that we see? Both Morten and Lars thought they had a solid GTD practice set up until they really started to dig in to the material, so they speak both from personal experience as well as training/coaching experience. Which steps do people most commonly struggle with? Listen to this episode to learn what they are and how to handle them! And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD...2020-02-1922 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning13. GTD for FamiliesWhat's it like to use GTD as a family? That's what we look into in this episode, based on Morten and Lars' personal experience in their own families as well as from coaching clients' experiences. Can a child use GTD to clean up his/her room? How does it work to do GTD with a partner? How can you use the Natural Planning Model and Horizons of Focus with your family? Listen to this episode to learn more. And as always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more...2019-12-1128 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning11. Capture Tools in GTDThe topic of this episode is a question from one of our listeners: What tools to use for capturing while driving/running? That turned into a whole episode about capture tools - what tools do you find in Morten and Lars’ tool belts? And what should you keep in mind about those tools? Hopefully this episode will help you get the right tools for the right tasks. What questions do you have about GTD? Send us an email at podcast@gtdnordic.dk and it may be the topic of a future episode! Tools referenced in this episode Rocketbook: https://getrocketbook.co...2019-11-1323 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning6. Step 5 in GTD: EngageWe are at the end of our walkthrough of the five steps to manage your workflow. In this episode we cover the fifth and final step: Engage! Listen to this episode to learn about choosing what to work on using the limiting criteria, the Horizons of Focus to prioritize and the three-fold nature of work - what are they? And why is this step so important? Morten and Lars also share some of their personal experiences using this step. As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more...2019-09-0424 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning2. Step 1 in GTD: CaptureThe first “real” episode of the podcast where Morten and Lars focus on the first of the five steps in GTD: Capture! What’s the science behind this, what tools do we use and what is our experience with using this step e.g. regarding notifications. Links referenced: - The magical number 7: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magical_Number_Seven,_Plus_or_Minus_Two - Humans have shorter attention spans than goldfish: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/12/humans-have-shorter-attention-span-than-goldfish-thanks-to-smart/ As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more a...2019-06-1223 min

Getting Things Done® podcast from Vital Learning1. What is GTD and how will you benefit from it?What is GTD? How will you benefit from using the techniques? How did Morten and Lars start using GTD and how did it help them? Those are the topics of this very first episode of the Getting Things Done podcast from GTDnordic. Links referenced: - This Week in Tech podcast: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech - GTDnordic: http://gtdnordic.com/ As always, if you have any feedback we'd love to hear from you via podcast@gtdnordic.dk, you can learn more about GTD in the Nordics at GTDnordic.com and find cool GTD gear at GTDshop.com.2019-05-2623 min