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Getting Things Done is a book about personal productivity by David Allen. It recommends a five-step method to plan a project of any size.

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Steps

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    Define purpose and principles.
    • What is the purpose of your project? Clarify your focus, align resources, motivate and define success.
    • Clarify principles or constraints. For example: Are you trying to please your boss, stay within budget or finish by a certain deadline?
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    Envision the outcome. What will happen if your project succeeds? Envision what it will look and feel like.
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    Brainstorm. Determine ways to accomplish the project. Record ideas, such as with a mind map.
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    Organize. Prioritize ideas in chronological order. Associate related components. Depending on complexity, use a chart for visual display.
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    Identify the next action. Determine the next action to begin the project.
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  • Follow these steps in chronological order. Each step builds on the research and development of previous steps.

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Categories: Time Management & Personal Organization

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Español: planificar un proyecto mediante el método de “Organízate con eficacia”, Русский: спланировать проект по методике GTD

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