The Cranky Middle Manager Show #029 (MP3 11.2MB 32:29 Min)

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Getting Things Done with David Allen

What better way to start the new year than by determining that THIS is the year you’ll get it together, and we’re lucky to have David Allen, author of the best-selling “Getting Things Done”. He’ll talk about what it takes to just “get stuff done” and get on with what’s really important at work.

Show Notes

0:00 A slightly embarrassing plea for help from our listeners. However you find us, please let them know what you think about it… iTunes, Yahoo, Podcast Alley whatever.

2:25 This show is dedicated to Jason of Jason and the Argonauts. Despite some interpersonal communicating problems, this was a guy who could get things done. More importantly, no one ever knows what became of the project he was working on..just a pat on the back and on to the next one. Sound like anyone you know?

4:10 an optimistic quote of the week from the Greek playwright Menander on getting things done. Not a bad segue…

5:30 Welcome to David Allen, author or Getting Things Done. Hundreds of thousands of copies mean this might be a big ole problem for a lot of us.
2 big differences between this work and everyone else out there claiming to be a guru:

1) Have a system, but it doesn’t matter what kind of tool you use
2) Start on the runway, not at 50,000 feet

10:15 It’s all about determining the meaning of the input. Never underestimate the importance of doughnuts in the breakroom, just don’t let it get in the way.

14:30 We talk about David’s Blog and priorities…

20:00 Home or work, it’s not about getting one done over the other…it’s about getting organized. Period. Sheesh… no magic bullets here…… Some practical tips.

23:00 The weekly review is maybe the biggest secret for managers to help their teams.

27:00 The dirty little secret of all this is…total accountability. YIKES!

Don’t forget David’s other book: Ready for Anything : 52 Productivity Principles for Work and Life

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