About this episode

David Allen reunites with his mentor and friend to reflect on the origins and future of GTD.

2019 GTD Summit: David Allen, Russell Bishop, and Dean Acheson David Allen is reunited with the people who inspired GTD: his mentor Dean Acheson, and friend Russell Bishop. Reflecting on nearly 20 years of GTD, the three of them explore their own learning trajectories, as well as what's next for GTD. To watch this conversation and the entire GTD Summit from 2019, please visit GTD Connect . Sign up for the GTD Newsletter This audio is one of many available at GTD Connect, a learning space and community hub for all things GTD. Join GTD practitioners from around the world in learning, sharing, and developing the skills for stress-free productivity. Sign up for a free guest pass . Knowing how to get the right things done is a key to success. It's easy to get distracted and overwhelmed. Stay focused and increase productivity with GTD Connect—a subscription-based online learning center from the David Allen Company. GTD Connect gives you access to a wealth of multimedia content designed to help you stay on track and deepen your awareness of principles you can also learn in GTD courses, coaching, and by reading the Getting Things Done book. You'll also get the support and encouragement…

People in this episode

Host: David Allen

Guests: Russell Bishop, Dean Acheson

Topics covered

• GTD origins
• productivity
• learning trajectories
• GTD Summit
• community support

Keywords

• GTD
• productivity
• David Allen
• learning
• community
• GTD Summit
• stress-free

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: GTD Connect, David Allen Company

Books & works: Getting Things Done

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