Show overview
The GTD® Virtual Study Group has been publishing since 2008, and across the 17 years since has built a catalogue of 339 episodes. That works out to roughly 310 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 53 min and 58 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 65 episodes published. Published by GTD® VSG.
From the publisher
Welcome to the GTD® Virtual Study Group! This is a twice-monthly live call that focuses in on productivity and Getting Things Done. We are a supportive global community dedicated to inspiring and empowering personal growth. We focus on general principles of productivity, how to become more successful in life, and the Getting Things Done®* task management methodology. Join our live calls on the second and fourth Thursdays every month at 4:00pm Eastern! Simply dial 1-857-216-6700, Pin 559525! *This podcast is not affiliated with, approved or endorsed by David Allen or the David Allen Company, which is the creator of the Getting Things Done® system for personal productivity. GTD® and Getting Things Done® are registered trademarks of the David Allen Company. For more information on the David Allen Company's products the user may visit their website at http://www.gettingthingsdone.com.
Latest Episodes
View all 339 episodesEp 340340: How to Handle Big Changes
Life's big changes can sometimes throw you for a loop. Luckily, GTD® can help us manage life's changes with a little (or a lot) more ease. In this episode we look at this and share some of our favorite tips. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 339339: Working With Others
This episode, we dive into the unique challenges that arise when applying GTD in team settings. How do you stay organized when your outcomes depend on others? We explore strategies for better communication, accountability, and shared focus. With David Allen and Edward Lamont's book Team: Getting Things Done with Others, we discuss the big questions it raises about group productivity. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: GTDVSG.com
Ep 338338: Quality Tools
Tools matter. Ever have a part of your workflow be changed, and then all of a sudden things don't go as smoothly as they normally do? The struggle with a change in workflow is real! We've experienced it when our favorite tools shut down, or make some major overhaul changes, or when we change jobs and have to use a different OS. Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 337337: Too Many Things
How do you deal when you have too many things coming at you? In this episode, we talked about the overwhelm of too many things and how to get out of indecision mode. There must have been something in the air because we were all feeling it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 336336: Engaging
In this episode we discuss the Engage Phase of Workflow of GTD. Lots of great insight and shares. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 335335: Starting
Sometimes the hardest thing is just getting started. In this episode we look at how to get over that hurdle, and much more. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 334334: The Day In and Day Out of GTD
What does working in our GTD systems look like for the day-to-day? We share what works and doesn't work for us. Some great insights that just might help tweak your own system. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 333333: Projects vs GTD Projects - Revamping Your System
Projects. What's the difference between project management projects and GTD projects? How are they similar? In this episode, we take a look at what exactly is a project. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 332332: New Years Resolutions, GTD-Style
Do you make new year's resolutions? OK, so we know they never seem to work. But what if we applied GTD to our new goals. What would that look like? GTD actually turns out to be the secret weapon. Lots of great stuff in this episode! Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 331331: Year Ahead Planning
As one year ends and another begins, we look at reconnecting and reengaging with our higher horizons. A really great episode on developing our goals and why. A great reminder at this time of year. Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 330330: Tech Tools
Today we decided to dive into a bunch of tech tools and discuss what works and doesn't work for us for our workflows. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 329329: Cleaning Up Your System
Every so often we experience a bit of friction with our task management system. What causes this? What signs can you look for that your system needs a bit of a clean up? What things might you need to look to clean up? On this episode we share our experiences over the years with what we look for and triggers us to do a clean up. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 328328: Managing Backlog
We all have it... so how do you manage it? Talking about backlogs on this episode of the GTD® Virtual Study Group. How do you keep from feeling overwhelmed by it? What are some tactics for managing it? Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 327327: Ask the VSG
We had a number of topics come up before the call, and rather than decide on just one, we decided to do an "Ask the VSG" and touch on them all. We start with looking at what a weekly review looks like, then talked a bit using GTD to help establish routines, followed by revisiting higher horizons and even a little project planning. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 326326: Tickler Files
An interesting topic for today's call. Tickler Files. In this episode, we talk about how we've adapted tickler files to work in our digital systems. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 325325: Inbox Zero
Everyone's favorite topic -- Inbox Zero! In this episode we talk about our inboxes, and what's not an inbox. Also some thoughts on the GTD® setup for email with Actions and Waiting For folders. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 324324: What's Your System Look Like
In GTD®, it's important to have a trusted system. But does that mean that you have one app to store everything? In this call we talk about how we have our systems set up -- personal vs business or all combined, using separate apps for specific things like shopping lists. And how we manage tasks from shared project teams or from others. And lots of apps were shared. Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 323323: Mind Like Water
What is Mind Like Water®? How do you get it? How do you keep it? What does not having it feel like? In this call we look at what it means to us. Special thanks to Jeff Korentayer for raising the topic in our facebook group! Enjoy!! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 322322: Next Actions, Contexts, & Prioritizing
With all of your project's next actions defined and captured on context lists, how do you know what to do first? And next? In this episode, we dive into different perspectives and solutions for prioritizing actions and being able to trust our systems are helping us see what we need to see, when we need to see it. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com
Ep 321321: Working With Partners
Working with partners is tricky, especially if they don't practice the same process and systems that you do (GTD®). So how do you get on the same page? How do you approach getting their involvement or buy in? How do you practice empathy for both yourself and others? We dive into this and so much more in this episode. Enjoy! Check out the Official GTD® Virtual Study Group website for resources from the call and more: http://gtdvsg.com